Defence

India successfully carried out a test flight of the nuclear-capable Agni-1 ballistic missile on Friday, May 22, 2026, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. The launch was conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), which is responsible for handling India’s strategic missile forces and nuclear delivery systems.

The successful test comes at a time when India’s missile programme is receiving renewed attention following reports of an advanced Agni missile test with MIRV capability earlier this month, alongside the recent India emergency alert test. The latest Agni-1 launch is being viewed as part of a broader effort to maintain operational preparedness across the entire Agni missile family, from short-range battlefield deterrence systems to long-range strategic weapons, including the upcoming Vikram-1 private launch.

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