India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-4 MRBM

On 6th August 2026, India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha, validating its operational and technical capabilities.

Key Points

Conducting Agency: The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
Validation: The test successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
Missile Features: Agni-4 is a two-stage, surface-to-surface ballistic missile powered by solid-fuel rocket motors.
Strike Range: The missile has a strike range of up to 4,000 km.
Significance: The successful test reinforces India's indigenous missile programme and advances its strategic defence capabilities.