Bharat achieved a significant milestone as it successfully conducted the flight test of the new-generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island, situated off the coast of Odisha.
The Defence Ministry announced that the test-flight met all trial objectives. The data captured by numerous range sensors positioned at numerous locations confirmed the reliable performance of the missile, validating its effectiveness.
“Strategic Forces Command-SFC, along with Defence Research and Development Organisation-DRDO, conducted the successful flight-test of new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha at around 1900 hours on April 3,” mentioned the Ministry.
The launch was conducted in presence of Defence Staff Chief Gen Anil Chauhan, 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 mentioned the successful development and induction of the missile will be an excellent force multiplier for the Armed Forces.
Defence Staff Chief General Chauhan and DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat appreciated the efforts of the SFC and DRDO for the successful flight test.
