Monday's announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi heralds the successful flight test of the Agni-5 missile, featuring cutting-edge Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.
"The Prime Minister commended our DRDO scientists for their remarkable achievement in Mission Divyastra, marking the maiden flight test of the indigenous Agni-5 missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology."
India has achieved MIRV capability with the successful test of Mission Divyastra, allowing a single missile to deploy multiple warheads at different locations.
Led by a female project director, the mission saw significant contributions from women. Indigenous avionics and high-accuracy sensors ensured precise target delivery.
This milestone highlights India's growing technological prowess and commitment to long-term security needs.
The Agni-5 missile, with a range of 5000 km, is part of India's strategic defense arsenal.
India continues to develop capabilities to intercept hostile ballistic missiles both within and beyond the earth's atmosphere.
