India successfully flight-tested the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime off the Odisha coast on Wednesday.
The Strategic Forces Command (SFC), along with Defence Research and Development Organisatin (DRDO) conducted the successful flight-test of the missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island at around 1900 hrs.
The test met all the trial objectives validating its reliable performance, as confirmed from the data captured by a number of range sensors deployed at different locations, including two downrange ships placed at the terminal point. The launch was witnessed by the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Strategic Forces Command and senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, SFC and the Armed Forces for the successful test. He stated that the successful development and induction of the missile will be an excellent force multiplier for the Armed Forces. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat appreciated the efforts of SFC and DRDO for the successful flight test.
