India successfully tests advanced Agni missile variant equipped with MIRV technology

India on Friday carried out a successful flight test of an advanced version of the Agni missile featuring a MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle) system. The launch took place from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.

In a post on social media, the Defence Ministry stated that the missile was tested with multiple payloads aimed at different targets spread across a wide area in the Indian Ocean Region.

According to the Ministry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, the Indian Army, and industry partners on the successful trial of the Agni missile with MIRV capability. Mr Singh noted that the achievement significantly strengthens the country’s defence preparedness in response to evolving security challenges.