NEW DELHI: In a first-of-its-kind launch, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), successfully carried out the launch of the Intermediate-Range Agni-Prime missile from a Rail-based Mobile Launcher system, under a full operational scenario.
This next-generation missile is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 km and is equipped with various advanced features.
In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Defence said the launch was conducted from a specially designed Rail-based Mobile Launcher having the capability to move on Rail network without any pre-conditions.
It provides cross-country mobility and has the capability to launch within a short reaction time with reduced visibility. It is self-sustained and is equipped with all independent launch capability features including the state-of-the-art communication systems and protection mechanisms.
The Missile trajectory was tracked by various ground stations, and it was a text book launch, meeting all mission objectives. This successful launch will enable futuristic rail-based systems induction into services. The launch was witnessed by senior scientists of the DRDO and Officers of the Strategic Forces Command.
The Road Mobile Agni-P has already been inducted into the service after a series of successful flight trials.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, SFC and the Armed Forces on successful test of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile and stated that this flight test has placed India in the group of select nations which have developed canisterised launch systems from the rail network.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, also complimented all the participating teams for the accomplishment.
Agencies
India successfully tests Rail-based Agni-Prime Missile in first-of-its-kind launch
