The Ministry of Defence announced that the nuclear-capable Short Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was successfully test-launched from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha on May 22, 2026.
The launch was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command as part of regular training and readiness exercises.
According to the official statement, the test fully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.Agni-1 is a single-stage, solid-fuelled, road-mobile ballistic missile designed to carry both conventional and nuclear payloads.
The successful test reaffirms the reliability and operational readiness of India’s strategic deterrence capabilities.
