On July 17, 2025, India successfully conducted test firings of its indigenous short-range ballistic missiles – Prithvi-II and Agni-I, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
The tests were carried out under the operational control of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), which is responsible for managing India’s nuclear arsenal and ensuring the readiness of the country’s strategic deterrent forces. The launches were part of a routine user training exercise aimed at validating the operational readiness and technical performance of the missile systems.
Both Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles successfully met all mission objectives. The test parameters were closely monitored by range instrumentation such as radar, telemetry, electro-optical tracking systems, and down-range ships positioned at strategic points in the Bay of Bengal. The missiles followed the expected trajectory and struck the designated targets with high accuracy, confirming their reliability and precision strike capability.
- Prithvi-II: A surface-to-surface, single-stage liquid-fueled missile with a range of approximately 350 km, capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads.
- Agni-I: A solid-fueled missile with a strike range of 700 to 1,000 km, designed for quick deployment and high mobility.
These successful tests underscore India’s commitment to maintaining a credible minimum deterrent and enhancing the robustness of its strategic arsenal.
