India successfully test-fired Agni-1 ballistic missile from Odisha

A file photo shows Agni-1 soaring into the sky. | Photo credit: The Hindu

India on Friday successfully test-fired the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range in Balasore, Odisha.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the launch, which took place under the auspices of the Strategic Forces Command, confirmed all operational and technical parameters of the missile system. The successful test represents another significant milestone in maintaining the operational readiness and strategic deterrence capability of the Indian Armed Forces, she added.

The Short Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on 22 May 2026. The launch took place under the auspices of the Strategic Forces Command and verified all operational and technical parameters and reaffirmed…

— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) May 22, 2026

Earlier on May 8, India successfully flight-tested the advanced Agni missile with a multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV) off the country’s coast. The MIRV function ensures that a single missile can deploy multiple warheads in different locations.

Published – 22 May 2026 22:30 IST