India successfully test nuclear capable Agni prime missile

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India has successfully tested its new generation nuclear capable Agni Prime’ or Agni P ballistic missile from the coast of Odisha on 21 October 2022. It was the third test of the missile which is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The first test was in June last year and the second test was in December 2021. 

Agni Prime is a two-stage canisterised missile with a maximum range of 2,000 km. It is a two stage missile that can be launched from rail or road, be stored for longer periods 

DRDO Chairman: Dr Samir Kamat