- By Raju Kumar
- Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ballistic Missile Agni-3 Test-Fired: India on Friday successfully test-fired the intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-3 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha. "Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-3’ was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on February 06, 2026. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command," a statement released by the authorities read.
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile #Agni3 was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, #Odisha on 06 Feb 2026. The launch validated all operational & technical parameters and was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.@rajnathsingh…
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) February 6, 2026
Earlier, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out a successful training launch of Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on November 23, 2022. The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The launch was carried out for a predetermined range and validated all operational parameters of the system.
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Key Features of the Agni-3 Missile:
Range: Agni-3 is a surface-to-surface IRBM with a range of 3,000 to 3,500 km.
Propulsion: The missile uses three stages with solid propellants, providing faster launch readiness, and features a maraging steel motor case in the second stage.
Payload: It can carry a 1.5-tonne (1,500 kg) payload, typically a 200–300 kT nuclear warhead.
What Is The Significance Of Agni-3 Missile?
With the latest test-fire of Agni-3, India has further strengthened its position in the missile technology area and stands definitely at par with many other developed countries. Agni-3 has confirmed India’s Strategic capability for minimum credible deterrence. The Agni-III, which was inducted into service in 2011, has a range of 3,500 kilometres, which means it can target deep inside neighbouring countries, including Pakistan and China.