Agni‑4 Ballistic Missile Successfully Test‑Fired From Chandipur, Odisha
India’s defence capabilities received a significant boost as the Agni‑4 medium‑range ballistic missile was successfully test‑fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha’s Balasore district.
Conducted under the Strategic Forces Command, the trial validated all operational and technical parameters, reaffirming India’s credible deterrence posture.
The two‑stage, solid‑fuel powered missile has a strike range of up to 4,000 km and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
Defence officials highlighted that the test strengthens India’s preparedness and adds to a series of successful missile trials in 2026, including Agni‑Prime and Agni‑3.
This achievement underscores India’s continued focus on enhancing strategic defence systems and maintaining regional security balance.
