India on May 8 successfully conducted a flight test of an advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle) technology from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, demonstrating its capability to strike multiple targets with a single launch.
The missile was tested with multiple payloads aimed at different targets distributed across a wide geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region, according to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
In a post on X, DRDO said, “Advanced Agni missile with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle) system was successfully tested from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on 08th May 2026. The missile was flight tested with Multiple payloads, targeted to different targets spatially distributed over a large geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region.”
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Telemetry and tracking were carried out by multiple ground-and ship-based stations, which monitored the missile’s trajectory from lift-off to the impact of all payloads. Flight data confirmed that all mission objectives were achieved during the trial.
With the successful test, India has further demonstrated its capability to engage multiple strategic targets using a single missile system. The missile has been developed by DRDO laboratories with support from industries across the country.
The trial was witnessed by senior DRDO scientists and personnel of the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army and industry partners on the successful test, stating that it would significantly enhance India’s defence preparedness amid evolving security challenges.
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