Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha, is capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 24, making it one of the fastest strategic missiles in India’s arsenal. The launch was conducted under the Strategic Forces Command and validated all key operational and technical parameters. This speed enables the missile to cover vast distances within minutes, ensuring high precision and deterrence capabilities. Alongside Agni-5, India has also maintained operational readiness of other systems like Prithvi-II and Agni-I, strengthening the country’s layered missile defence and strategic strike capability.