India successfully launches surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5

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Published By : Prameya News Bureau | October 28, 2021 IST

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: India has successfully launched the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5, capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 km with a very high degree of accuracy. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the launch was carried out on Wednesday at approximately 7:30 pm from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. The missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with a very high degree of accuracy, said the ministry. The ministry further stated that the successful test of Agni-5 is in line with India's stated policy to have 'credible minimum deterrence' that underpins the commitment to 'No First Use'.

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