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India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-1 Missile from Chandipur: A Boost to Strategic Deterrence

Fuel Solid propellant Mobility Road-mobile Warhead capability Conventional or nuclear Earlier test in May 2026 Advanced Agni missile with MIRV from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha Integrated Test Range location Chandipur, Odisha Strategic Forces Command Tri-service command for India’s strategic nuclear arsenal

FAQs

Q1: When was the Agni-1 missile test-launched?
Ans:  The Agni-1 was successfully test-launched on 22 May 2026.

Q2: Where was the test conducted?
Ans:  The test was conducted from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha.

Q3: What is the range of the Agni-1 missile?
Ans:  The Agni-1 has a strike range of 700 to 900 km.

Q4: Which command conducts Agni missile tests?
Ans:  The Strategic Forces Command, which manages India’s strategic nuclear arsenal, conducts these tests.

Q5: What type of fuel does Agni-1 use?
Ans:  Agni-1 uses solid propellant fuel.

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