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Historic achievement of DRDO, India showed strength in Agni missile test
Samira Vishwas | May 9, 2026 10:24 PM CST

Knews Desk– India has once again demonstrated its strength in the defense sector. On 8 May 2026, Dr. A.P.J., based in Odisha. Advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle) technology was successfully test fired from Abdul Kalam Island. This successful test has taken India’s strategic capability to a new height.

Capable of hitting multiple targets simultaneously

During this test, the missile was launched with multiple payloads, which proved its ability to simultaneously engage different targets in the Indian Ocean region. This technology gives India the ability to hit multiple targets with a single missile, which has further strengthened its strategic defense capability.

DRDO tracked the entire flight

According to the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the entire flight of the missile was monitored from multiple ground and ship-based tracking stations. Telemetry data revealed that all mission objectives were successfully achieved. This test was completely successful technically.

Support of indigenous technology and industries

This missile has been developed by various laboratories of DRDO in collaboration with industries across the country. During the test, many senior scientists and defense officials were present on the spot and were keeping an eye on the entire mission. This success is being considered a major achievement of India’s self-reliant defense technology.

Defense Minister congratulated

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO on this success. He said that this test will further strengthen the country’s security preparedness and will provide new strength to India’s defense capability amid increasing global challenges.

Big increase in strategic strength

Experts believe that this Agni missile equipped with MIRV technology increases India’s strategic power manifold. This not only strengthens India’s immunity but also strengthens its position at the regional and global level.

New chapter in India’s defense journey

This successful test is a symbol of India’s self-reliance and innovation in defense technology. With this achievement, India has once again proved that it is rapidly advancing in modern warfare technologies and is capable of facing any challenge.


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