NEWS

• India test-fired nuclear-capable Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles from the Odisha coast.
• Tests were conducted by the Strategic Forces Command, validating all technical and operational parameters.

Missile Capabilities:

• Prithvi-II:
  • Range: ~350 km
  • Payload: up to 500 kg
  • Can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads
• Agni-I:
  • Range: 700–900 km
  • Payload: up to 1,000 kg
  • Both missiles are integral to India’s nuclear deterrence strategy.

Akash Prime Missile Test:

• India also tested Akash Prime, an upgraded air defence system, in Ladakh.
• Designed for high-altitude performance (above 4,500 metres).
• The missile includes indigenously developed radar and frequency seekers.

Strategic Significance:

• Tests occurred two months after the May 7–10 military conflict between India and Pakistan.
• Ladakh test holds importance due to proximity to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
• Demonstrates India’s readiness and enhanced air defence capabilities.