India successfully test-fired the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha

India successfully test-fired the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha

¨     India successfully test-fired the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile on 22 May 2026 from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.

¨     The launch was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).

¨     The SFC is responsible for managing India’s strategic nuclear arsenal.

¨     The Agni-1 missile is part of India’s Agni missile series.

¨    The Agni series includes multiple ballistic missile systems with varying ranges and payload capacities.

¨     It forms a key component of India’s land-based strategic deterrence.

¨     The system is designed for both conventional and nuclear delivery roles.

¨     Agni-1 is a single-stage, solid-fuel, road-mobile short-range ballistic missile.

¨     It has an operational range of approximately 700–900 km.

¨     It is capable of carrying a payload of up to 1,000 kg.

¨     It is designed to deliver both conventional and nuclear warheads.

¨     The Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha, is a key missile testing facility in India.

¨     It is used for testing surface-to-surface and other missile systems.

¨     It plays an important role in India’s defence research and missile development program.