| Fuel |
Solid propellant |
| Mobility |
Road-mobile |
| Warhead capability |
Conventional or nuclear |
| Earlier test in May 2026 |
Advanced Agni missile with MIRV from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha |
| Integrated Test Range location |
Chandipur, Odisha |
| Strategic Forces Command |
Tri-service command for India’s strategic nuclear arsenal |
FAQs
Q1: When was the Agni-1 missile test-launched?
Ans: The Agni-1 was successfully test-launched on 22 May 2026.
Q2: Where was the test conducted?
Ans: The test was conducted from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha.
Q3: What is the range of the Agni-1 missile?
Ans: The Agni-1 has a strike range of 700 to 900 km.
Q4: Which command conducts Agni missile tests?
Ans: The Strategic Forces Command, which manages India’s strategic nuclear arsenal, conducts these tests.
Q5: What type of fuel does Agni-1 use?
Ans: Agni-1 uses solid propellant fuel.
Month: Current Affairs - May 23, 2026
Category: Defence, Science - Technology