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Mar 12, 2024

Developed By DRDO

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists have achieved the first test flight of an indigenously developed Agni-5 missile using multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV) technology. (Image: ANI)

China, Pakistan In Range

Agni-5 brings China and Pakistan into India's range. With Agni-5, India can hit a target in China in around 10 minutes and in Pakistan within two minutes. (Image: ANI)

Elite List

India has joined an elite list of countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China and Russia after having developed the MIRV technology.

Used Solid-Fuelled Engine

The missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fueled engine, is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 km with a very high degree of accuracy. (Image: ANI)

5,000km Range

Agni-5 Missile was first tested in 2012 and since then, it has made massive improvements. It has a range of 5,000km.

MIRV Technology

The MIRV technology allows missiles to carry multiple payloads or warheads and deliver them simultaneously. (Image: ANI)

Hitting Target Despite Falling Short

The Agni-5 missile has the capability of destroying the target even if it lands 40 km before the set target. (Image: X)

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