- The Agni-III medium-range ballistic missile was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
- The test was conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command.
- It was part of a routine training exercise to verify the operational and technical readiness of the missile system.
- All objectives of the test were met, and all critical systems and flight parameters performed as expected.
- The Agni-III missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- It is a two-stage ballistic missile that uses solid fuel for propulsion. It has a range of over 3,000 kilometers.
- The Agni-III can carry both conventional warheads and nuclear payloads.
- The Agni-III is a crucial element of India's credible minimum deterrence policy.
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