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Agni-4 Ballistic Missile

Agni-4 Ballistic Missile

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September 07, 2024

India successfully test-fired Agni-4, an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur off the Odisha coast.

About Agni-4 Ballistic Missile

  • It is the longest-range missile India has tested so far and very crucial for India’s nuclear deterrent.
  • Range: approximately 4,000 kilometers
  • This variant is integrated with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs).
  • Number of Warheads: The exact number of warheads the Agni-5 can carry remains classified, but speculation suggests it is unlikely to carry more than three due to technical limitations.
  • Yield of Nuclear Warheads: The yield of the nuclear warheads is likely to be limited due to India’s small number of atomic tests.
  • It was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, a part of India’s Nuclear Command Authority (NCA).
  • Significance: The Agni-4 fits within this context, offering a robust deterrence capability against China and Pakistan.

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China vis-i- vis India

  • China remains significantly ahead in terms of both the number of missiles and technological sophistication. 
    • For Example: China’s missile arsenal, including its DF (Dongfeng) series, features multiple warhead capacities and boasts ranges that cover almost all of Asia and parts of Europe and the U.S.
  • India’s strategic emphasis is on maintaining a credible deterrent, which its Agni series successfully provides. 
    • While China’s missile force is larger and more advanced, India’s focus remains on a credible second-strike capability as part of its No First Use (NFU) nuclear doctrine. 

 

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