AGNI-5 MISSILE

Aaditya Deore

AGNI-5 MISSILE

Why in News:

  • On August 20, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the Agni-5 missile. This launch fulfilled all operational and technical parameters.
  • The test was conducted from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha.

 

Development:

  • It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.

 

Key Features of the Missile:

  • Agni-5 is a Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile.
  • Agni-5 is equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, meaning it can be launched at multiple targets simultaneously.
  • The missile is capable of carrying a nuclear payload of up to 1.5 tons.
  • The speed of Agni-5 is approximately 24 Mach, which is 24 times the speed of sound.
  • The missile’s launching system incorporates canister technology, which facilitates its easy transportation to any location.

 

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