strategic deterrence

India Achieves Strategic Milestone with Successful Agni MIRV Missile Test

India Achieves Strategic Milestone with Successful Agni MIRV Missile Test

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India has successfully executed a critical flight test of an advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, marking a significant leap in the nation's strategic defence capabilities. The test was conducted on Friday, May 8, 2026, from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, according to an official statement from the Defence Ministry. This advanced system allows a single missile to deploy multiple warheads to different locations, a capability that significantly enhances the effectiveness of India's nuclear deterrence and its ability to bypass complex missile defence systems. During…
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