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Agni-V ICBM

Missile Systemconfirmed

Agni-V ICBM

The Agni-V is India's first true ICBM, with a range of 5,000–8,000 km sufficient to reach all of China including Beijing. Solid-fueled and road-mobile (canisterized). Carries a single nuclear warhead (~200 kt), with MIRV capability under development. Represents India's strategic deterrent against China.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginIndia
ManufacturerDRDO / BDL (Bharat Dynamics)
Introduced2018
StatusIn service
Speed24,000
Range8,000

History

First tested April 2012. Multiple successful tests through 2023. Inducted into service 2018 with Strategic Forces Command. Regularly tested from road-mobile launchers. India's longest-range ballistic missile, intended specifically as China deterrent.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India~20 launchers, operational with SFCconfirmed

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