Syllabus: General Studies Paper 3

India successfully tested the Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-4, which met all parameters

• The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command
• The successful test reaffirms India’s policy of having a ‘Credible Minimum Deterrence’

Agni-IV    

• Agni-IV is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime. Agni-IV bridges the gap between Agni II and Agni III.
• CLASS: Intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM)
• It is surface to surface missile
• WARHEAD: Nuclear or conventional
• RANGE: 3,000 – 4,000 km
• PROPULSION: Two-stage solid propellant
• PAYLOAD: 1,000 kg