India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) on 7 August 2026 from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
- Conducted by: Strategic Forces Command (SFC), with DRDO support
- Type: Two-stage, surface-to-surface ballistic missile
- Propulsion: Solid-fuel rocket motors
- Range: Up to 4,000 km
- Test result: All operational and technical parameters were successfully validated
- Significance: Strengthens India’s strategic deterrence and indigenous missile capability
- Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh congratulated SFC and DRDO, calling it a “textbook mission.”
Key Takeaway: The successful Agni-4 test demonstrates India’s continued advancement in strategic missile technology and national defence capabilities.
