Why in the news?

• India Successfully test fired Agni-5 missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha.

Agni – 5 Missile

• What is it?: Agni-5 is an Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
• Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• Features:
  • Type: Surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
  • Range: ~5,000–5,500 km (covers entire Asia, parts of Europe & Africa).
  • Length: ~17 meters; Diameter: 2 meters.
  • Weight: ~50 tonnes.
  • Warhead: Nuclear (1.5-ton payload capacity).
  • Propulsion: Three-stage, solid-fueled rocket motors.
  • Guidance System: Advanced navigation with Ring Laser Gyroscope (RLG) and accelerometers, ensuring high accuracy.
  • Launch Mode: Canisterized, road-mobile launcher – quick deployment, easy storage, improved survivability.