India Successfully Tests Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 Ballistic Missiles

On July 17, India successfully conducted the test-firing of two indigenous short-range ballistic missiles — Prithvi-2 and Agni-1. Both missiles were launched from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) located off the Odisha coast, according to defense sources.

Defense officials confirmed that both launches met all operational and technical parameters. These tests were conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).

Details of the Missile Launches

The Agni-1 missile was first tested from Abdul Kalam Island, followed shortly by the launch of the Prithvi-2 missile from Launch Pad-3 at the Chandipur-based ITR.

Agni-1 Missile Specifications

• Range: Up to 700 kilometers
• Weight: 12 tons
• Warhead Capacity: Can carry up to 1,000 kg nuclear warhead
• Developer: Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
• Manufactured by: Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad
• Service Induction: First inducted in 2004
• Type: Surface-to-surface ballistic missile
• Propulsion: Solid propellants