Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

India successfully tested the Agni Prime missile from a rail-based launcher, demonstrating a significant enhancement in mobile strategic defense capabilities. With a range of up to 2,000 km, the Agni Prime, also known as Agni-P, is a lighter, more accurate, and faster-to-deploy addition to India’s Agni missile series. The rail-based launchability enhances India’s second-strike nuclear capability and overall deterrence posture, while reducing vulnerability compared to fixed silos. Equipped with advanced communication systems, autonomous launch mechanisms, and protective safeguards, the test showcases India’s growing ability to integrate strategic assets with civil infrastructure, ensuring rapid, flexible, and secure missile deployment.