The trajectory of the missile, designed for a range of up to 2,000 km, was tracked by multiple ground stations, with the test meeting all mission objectives. Officials said the success paves the way for the induction of the futuristic rail-mobile launch systems.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) successfully test-fired the intermediate range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher on Thursday (September 25, 2025), under full operational conditions.
According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), designed for a range of up to 2,000 km, the next-generation missile incorporates advanced features and marks the first launch from a specially developed rail-based system capable of rapid, low-visibility deployment with cross-country mobility.
The missile’s trajectory was tracked by multiple ground stations, with the test meeting all mission objectives. Officials said the success paves the way for the induction of the futuristic rail-mobile launch systems. The road-mobile version of Agni-P has already been inducted after a series of trials, the MoD added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, SFC and the Armed Forces, stating that the test places India among select nations with rail-based canisterised launch capabilities. DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat also lauded the teams for the achievement.
source/content: thehindu.com (headline edited)