DRDO Successfully Conducts Flight Test of Agni-Prime Ballistic Missile.

Defence | Dated: 11 Mar 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of the new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile met all mission objectives with high accuracy.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Agni-Prime is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile.
  • It has a strike range of 1000 to 2000 kilometers.
  • The canisterised design significantly reduces the launch preparation time.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Missile: Agni-Prime.
  • Range: 1000 to 2000 km.
  • Tested By: DRDO.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which new generation ballistic missile with a range of 1000-2000 km was recently flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coast?

Correct Answer: Agni-Prime

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Agni-Prime

  • Type - Medium-range ballistic missile
  • Developer - DRDO