India on Thursday successfully conducted the flight test of its Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher system, defence minister Rajnath Singh confirmed in a post on X (formally Twitter). The new generation missile, designed for a strike range of up to 2,000 km, is equipped with advanced features and represents a key step in the country’s strategic capabilities.
For the first time, the missile was launched from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher. The system can move freely on the rail network without prior conditions, enabling cross-country mobility. It allows forces to carry out launches within short reaction time while keeping operational visibility low.
In his post, the defence minister said, “Congratulations to DRDO, Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and the Armed Forces on successful test of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile. This successful flight test has put India in the group of select nations having capabilities that have developed canisterised launch system from on the move rail network.”
The Agni-Prime is part of India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its deterrence and enhance the mobility of its missile systems.
For the first time, the missile was launched from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher. The system can move freely on the rail network without prior conditions, enabling cross-country mobility. It allows forces to carry out launches within short reaction time while keeping operational visibility low.
India has carried out the successful launch of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system. This next generation missile is designed to cover a range up to 2000 km and is equipped with various advanced features.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 25, 2025
The first-of-its-kind launch… pic.twitter.com/nF14ZOkapt
In his post, the defence minister said, “Congratulations to DRDO, Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and the Armed Forces on successful test of Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile. This successful flight test has put India in the group of select nations having capabilities that have developed canisterised launch system from on the move rail network.”
The Agni-Prime is part of India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its deterrence and enhance the mobility of its missile systems.
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