India successfully launched the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, from Chandipur, Odisha on 6 September 2024. The launch was conducted under the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), marking another milestone in India’s defence capabilities.
In April 2024, India successfully tested the nuclear-capable Agni-Prime ballistic missile from Abdul Kalam Island. The Agni missiles are long-range, nuclear weapons-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missiles developed by India. The Strategic Forces Command and DRDO were involved in both tests.