India Test-Fires Agni-III Missile

India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-III intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on February 6, 2026. The launch, conducted under the aegis of the India — Strategic Forces Command and confirmed by the India — Ministry of Finance (India), validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile. The Agni-III, an indigenously developed two-stage, solid-fuel system with a strike range of 3,000 to 3,500 kilometers, is a key component of India's nuclear deterrence capability. This successful trial reaffirms the reliability and readiness of India's missile system and underscores its commitment to maintaining a credible minimum deterrent.