India Successfully Test-Fires Rail-Based Agni Prime Missile
On 25th September 2025, India achieved a major strategic milestone by successfully test-firing the Agni Prime missile, an intermediate-range nuclear-capable missile, from a mobile rail-based launcher.
- This development places India in an elite group of nations capable of firing canisterised missiles from on-the-move rail networks, alongside Russia, the United States, and China.
Key Features of Agni Prime Rail Launch
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Feature |
Specification / Details |
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Type |
Intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) |
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Range |
2,000 km |
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Launch Platform |
Mobile rail-based launcher (train-mounted) |
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Mobility Advantage |
Can move across India’s rail network (~70,000 km) without pre-conditions |
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Stealth Advantage |
Missiles can be hidden in tunnels and remote locations until launch |
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Strategic Impact |
Enhances survivability and dispersal during conflict .... |
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