DRDO conducts rail-based launch of Agni-Prime missile, Pg16

Key Highlights:

• DRDO and SFC successfully test-fired Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher on Thursday.
• The Agni-Prime is a next-generation missile with a range of up to 2,000 km.
• The missile incorporates advanced features and is launched from a specially developed rail-based system.
• The missile's trajectory was tracked by multiple ground stations, meeting all mission objectives.

Detailed Insights:

• The Agni-Prime missile is an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) and represents an upgrade in the Agni series of missiles.
• The rail-based mobile launcher enhances the missile's survivability and deployment flexibility.
• The successful test validates the reliability and accuracy of the Agni-Prime missile system.
• The missile's advanced technologies include improved propulsion systems and navigation.

Scientific/Technical Concepts Involved:

• Ballistic Missile: A missile that follows a ballistic trajectory to deliver a payload to a predetermined target.
• Mobile Launcher: A vehicle that carries, protects, and launches a missile, providing mobility and concealment.