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India’s missile development program has evolved significantly, driven by the Integrated Guided Missiles Development Programme (IGMDP) initiated in 1983 under Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. This program aimed to develop a range of missiles including Prithvi, Trishul, Akash, Nag, and the Agni series, bolstering India’s strategic capabilities in defense.
Origin: IGMDP (conceived by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam) was started in 1983 to develop Prithvi, Trishul, Akash, Nag and a Technology Demonstrator Agni Missile.
Variant | Version | Range (km) | Payload (kg) |
Prithvi I | Army | 150 | 1000 |
Prithvi II | Air Force | 350 | 500-1000 |
Prithvi III | Navy | 350 | 1000 |
Dhanush: surface-to-surface missile, a naval variant of the indigenously-developed ‘Prithvi’ missile with a range of 350 km and a payload capacity of 500 kg. |
Agni Missiles are short-range (medium) to long-range (intercontinental) surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missiles which provide strategic deterrence to India.
Missile | Description | Range (km) | Payload (kg) | Stages/Fuel |
Agni- I | Short-Medium
Range Ballistic Missile |
700-1200 | 1000 | Single Stage
Solid Fuel |
Agni- II | Medium Range Ballistic Missile | 2000 + | 1000 | 2 Stage Solid Fuel & Post Boost Vehicle |
Agni- III | Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile | 3000 + | 1500 | 2 Stage Solid Fuel |
Agni- IV
[UPSC 2014] |
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile | 4000 | 1000 | 2 Stage Solid Fuel |
Agni- V
[UPSC 2023] |
Intercontinental Range Ballistic Missile | 5000 + | 1500 | 3 Stage Solid Fuel |
Agni- VI (Under Development) | MIRV capable Intercontinental Range Ballistic Missile | 9000-12000 | 3000 | _ |
Agni- P (Prime) | Medium Range Ballistic Missile | 1000-2000 | 1000 | 2 Stage canisterised Solid Fuel |
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India’s missile development journey, beginning with the IGMDP, has resulted in a diverse array of advanced missiles like Prithvi, Akash, Nag, and the formidable Agni series, ranging from short-range to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
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