India successfully tests fires nuclear capable Agni-3 missile off Odisha coast
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Why in news
The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-3 ballistic missile off the Odisha coast to validate operational parameters.
Background
The Agni-3 is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a strike range exceeding 3,000 kilometers. The test was conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and confirmed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Facts for Prelims
- S&TAgni-3: A surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
- FactAgni-3 missile length: 17 meters.
- FactAgni-3 strike range: Exceeds 3,000 kilometers.
- PostSFC: Strategic Forces Command is the body responsible for the missile launch.
- PlaceChandipur: Location off the Odisha coast where the test was conducted.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of India's ballistic missile capabilities in the context of its strategic autonomy and regional security architecture.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic deterrence: Role of Agni-series in maintaining a credible minimum deterrent.
- Technological sovereignty: DRDO's role in indigenous missile development and manufacturing.
- Regional dynamics: Impact of long-range missile capabilities on South Asian security balances.
Keywords: Strategic autonomy · Ballistic missile · Nuclear deterrence · Defence technology · Strategic Forces Command
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