The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists have achieved the first test flight of an indigenously developed Agni-5 missile using multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV) technology. (Image: ANI)
Agni-5 brings China and Pakistan into India's range. With Agni-5, India can hit a target in China in around 10 minutes and in Pakistan within two minutes. (Image: ANI)
India has joined an elite list of countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China and Russia after having developed the MIRV technology.
The missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fueled engine, is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 km with a very high degree of accuracy. (Image: ANI)
Agni-5 Missile was first tested in 2012 and since then, it has made massive improvements. It has a range of 5,000km.
The MIRV technology allows missiles to carry multiple payloads or warheads and deliver them simultaneously. (Image: ANI)
The Agni-5 missile has the capability of destroying the target even if it lands 40 km before the set target. (Image: X)