Overview
- The launch took place on February 6 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha under the Strategic Forces Command.
- The Defence Ministry said all mission objectives were achieved with operational and technical parameters confirmed.
- DRDO tracked the flight in real time using coastal radars, telemetry and electro‑optical systems, with two down‑range ships recording the terminal event.
- Officials said the missile was randomly selected from a production lot and fired from a mobile launcher as part of user training.
- Agni‑3 is a two‑stage solid‑fuel intermediate‑range system with a range of about 3,000–3,500 km and a 1.5‑ton payload capacity, serving since 2011 as a core element of India’s deterrent.