Archive · 21 Aug 2025
India Tests Agni-5 ICBM, Prompting Regional Concerns
India tested the Agni-5 missile, which can travel very far and potentially reach all of Asia.
The test confirms the missile works as designed.
This comes at a time when India's Prime Minister is planning a visit to China.
Pakistan is concerned about this test.
The missile can carry a nuclear warhead.
India test-fired the Agni-5 IRBM from Chandipur, Odisha.
The missile can reach almost the entire Asian continent.
The test validated operational and technical parameters of the missile.
The launch precedes a planned visit by PM Modi to China.
Pakistan is on edge due to the test.
- Who
- India
- What
- Test-fired Agni-5 IRBM
- When
- August 20
- Where
- Chandipur, Odisha
- Why
- To reaffirm long-range strike capability
India's Stance
Pakistan's Concerns
Strategic Implications
India's Stance
Develop advanced missile systems for defense.
Pakistan's Concerns
Increased regional instability
- Missile Name
- Agni-5
- Launch Site
- Chandipur, Odisha
- Range
- 5,000 km
- Warhead Capability
- Nuclear
Sources
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