India test-fires Agni-Prime missile from rail-based mobile launcher:
India successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime intermediate-range missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, a first-of-its-kind launch that enhances mobility and stealth in strategic deterrence. Agni-Prime (Agni-P): A next-generation, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile. Part of India’s Agni missile series, designed to strengthen strategic deterrence under the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). Developed by: Designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with SFC. Aim is To provide flexible, survivable, and rapid-response capability in India’s nuclear doctrine, To diversify launch platforms beyond road-based systems, ensuring resilience against first strikes.
