"Agni Prime” ballistic missile was successfully tested off the coast of Odisha recently.

• The recent test is the third consecutive test flight of the Agni Prime missile. It marks the completion of development trial.
• It confirmed the accuracy and reliability of the indigenous missile system.
• The first flight test of the Agni Prime was conducted in June 2021, with the second one taking place six months later in December.
• These two tests also saw the missile successfully meeting the mission objectives with high level of accuracy.
• With these successful tests, the missile will now be put into user trials by the Strategic Nuclear Command, which is responsible for the management and administration of India’s tactical and strategic nuclear weapon stockpile.
• After these trials are completed, Agni-P will be officially inducted into the Strategic Forces Command arsenal.
• Once inducted, this missile will become a key asset in India’s nuclear deterrence with range of 1,000 to 2,000 km.