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India Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile With MIRV Technology
Published: May 11, 2026
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India has successfully tested an advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, according to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The test was conducted jointly by the DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on May 8, with the missile flight-tested with multiple payloads targeted to different targets spatially distributed over a large geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region.
The MIRV technology allows a single missile to carry several warheads that can hit separate targets independently, making it difficult for air defence systems to intercept. The test is viewed as part of India's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capability development, with the missile using advanced navigation systems, high-precision guidance, and re-entry technology.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, the Indian Army, and industry partners involved in the project, stating that the missile system would significantly strengthen India's defence preparedness amid evolving security challenges.
The immediate next steps include further analysis of the test data, with officials expected to review the performance of the missile and its systems. The test is seen as a significant milestone in India's missile development programme, with the country continuing to develop its defence capabilities.