India successfully tests Agni-4 missile:4,000km strike range; follows Agni-Prime and Agni-3 trials

India successfully test-fired the medium-range Agni-4 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said. According to the ministry, the launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile. The test was conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command. The Agni-4 is an indigenously developed medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) designed to strengthen India’s strategic deterrence. Equipped with advanced avionics and a digital control system, it is capable of delivering precision strikes at long range. Built with indigenous technology According to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Agni-4 incorporates several indigenous technologies, including a composite rocket motor, a ring laser gyro-based inertial navigation system, a digital control system and a high-performance onboard computer. These features enhance the missile’s accuracy, reliability and manoeuvrability. The Agni-4 also bridges the capability gap between the Agni-2 and Agni-3 in India’s ballistic missile arsenal. ​