6-Jun-2022: Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, successfully tested

A successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, was carried out at approximately 1930 hours on June 06, 2022 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The launch validated all operational parameters as also the reliability of the system. The successful test reaffirms India's policy of having a 'Credible Minimum Deterrence' Capability.

23-Dec-2018: Agni IV was successfully test fired

The Agni IV was successfully test fired from Launch Complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Abdul Kalam Island at around 8:35 am.

2-Jan-2017: Nuclear Capable Agni-IV successfully test-fired.

Agni-IV, the Long Range Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile with a range of 4,000 kms was successfully tested.

The missile is developed by the DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. It is nuclear capable, with a payload capacity of one tonne of high-explosive warhead.

The sophisticated surface-to-surface missile is equipped with modern and compact avionics to provide high level of reliability. It's built with most accurate Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) and supported by highly reliable redundant Micro Navigation System (MINGS), ensures the vehicle reaches the target within two digit accuracy.

The re-entry heat shield can withstand temperatures in the range of 4000 degrees centigrade and makes sure the avionics function normally. The missile had undergone one failed and five successful tests over the last five years, with the last one being conducted in November 2015.