India Successfully Tests Agni-5 Missile with MIRV Technology: PM Modi Announces Mission Divyastra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant announcement today, revealing that India has successfully conducted the first flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.

This achievement, known as Mission Divyastra, marks a milestone in India’s defense capabilities. It showcases the prowess of the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) in developing indigenous missile technology.

Sources close to the project highlighted that the integration of MIRV technology enables a single missile to deploy multiple warheads at separate targets, enhancing India’s strategic deterrent capabilities.

Notably, the project director leading this endeavor is a woman, symbolizing a significant contribution from women in the field of defense technology.

With the successful test of Mission Divyastra, India now joins the elite group of nations possessing MIRV capability, further solidifying its position in the realm of missile technology.

The Agni-5 missile system features advanced Avionics systems and high-accuracy sensor packages, ensuring precise targeting of re-entry vehicles to designated locations with remarkable accuracy.

This recent test is part of a series of trials conducted over the past years to validate the capabilities of the Agni-5 missile. In October 2021, the Ministry of Defence confirmed a successful launch of this surface-to-surface ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.

Powered by a three-stage solid-fuel engine, the Agni-5 missile boasts a striking range of over 5,000 kilometers, coupled with exceptional accuracy. This test aligns with India’s strategic policy of ‘credible minimum deterrence’ and its commitment to a ‘No First Use’ doctrine.