For the first time, India has successfully tested a medium-range missile launched from a train. The missile, part of the next generation of strategic weapons, is named Agni–Prime, with a maximum range of approximately 2,000 kilometres.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the successful flight test of the medium-range Agni Prime missile. The test marks a significant milestone in India’s missile capabilities.

India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, shared the news on social media, stating: “India has successfully conducted the test of the medium-range Agni Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher system. This next-generation missile has a range of around 2,000 kilometres and incorporates several advanced features. This is the first time such a test has been conducted from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher.”

Congratulating the DRDO, the Strategic Forces Command, and the armed forces, Minister Singh added: “This successful test places India among the select nations capable of launching missiles from a rail-based system.”

Notably, the Agni Prime missile was launched from a moving train, demonstrating the nation’s rail-mobile strategic strike capability.

Key Features of Agni Prime

The Agni Prime missile can be rapidly deployed to any border area, thanks to its integration with India’s extensive rail network. Its advanced navigation system ensures accurate targeting, while its radar-evading capabilities enhance survivability against enemy defences.

This successful test strengthens India’s strategic deterrence and demonstrates its growing capability in mobile missile launch systems, adding flexibility and unpredictability to its defensive and offensive capabilities.