25 Sep 2025 : India on Thursday successfully launched the intermediate-range Agni-Prime missile, an advanced intermediate-range ballistic missile, from a rail-based mobile launcher system.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh hailed the exercise as the “first-of-its-kind” highlighting the innovation behind the specially designed rail-based mobile launcher.
“First-of-its-kind launch carried out from specially designed rail-based mobile launcher,” Singh said, adding that the Agni-Prime missile is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 kilometres.
Summary:
India has successfully conducted a test of the Agni-Prime missile using a rail-based launcher, marking a significant advancement in strategic defense capabilities and operational mobility.