PRITHVI-II & AGNI-I MISSILE TESTS

CURRENT CONTEXT: India successfully conducted night-time test launches of two nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles—Prithvi-II and Agni-I—from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.

 ABOUT PRITHVI-II MISSILE:

• Range: ~350 km
• Warhead: Up to 500 kg (conventional/nuclear)
• Purpose: Tactical short-range deterrence

 ABOUT AGNI-I MISSILE:

• Range: 700–900 km
• Payload: ~1,000 kg (conventional/nuclear)
• Purpose: Strategic depth and regional deterrence

 AKASH PRIME TEST IN LADAKH:

• Conducted on 16 July 2025 at high altitude near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
• Successfully intercepted two high-speed aerial targets using indigenous radio-frequency seeker.