The Agni-5 missile, which uses Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, successfully completed its first flight test, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the DRDO experts for their efforts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated DRDO scientists today for their work on Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of the Agni-5 missile, which is an indigenously developed missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.
On social networking platform X, he posted an expression of happiness and proud.
Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)Agni-5, India's only applicant for the long-range Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) category, has a range of 5000 km.
An exoatmosphere ballistic missile payload with several warheads that can each target a different area is referred to as MIRV technology. This idea is frequently associated with thermonuclear warhead-carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles, however it is not the only one.
Because of its engine, warhead, and navigation and guidance systems, the Agni-5 is the most sophisticated missile in the Agni series.
The missile's design ensures that, once reaching the highest point on its path, it will accelerate as it approaches the target by taking advantage of gravity.
Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, praised the noteworthy accomplishment as well and pointed out that the successful flight test is a critical turning point in India's development of a stronger geostrategic position and capability.
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, praised the remarkable achievement and emphasized India's goal of realizing Aatmanirbharta. Rajnath Singh, the Minister of Defence, congratulated the DRDO on the significant accomplishment as well.
In India's collection, there are other Agni series missiles, including the 700km-range Agni-1, the 2,000km-range Agni-2, and the 2,500km-to over 3,500km-range Agni-3 and Agni-4.
According to Washington-based non-profit advocacy group, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, Pakistan tested MIRV missiles in 2017, while the United States, Britain, France, China, and Russia are among the nations that now use MIRV missiles.
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