Overview

• Prithvi-II and Agni-I were successfully test-fired on July 18 from Chandipur’s Integrated Test Range under Strategic Forces Command oversight.
• Both missiles met all operational objectives and technical parameters, confirming the reliability and accuracy of India’s nuclear-capable delivery platforms.
• Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth toured the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad on July 16 and 17 to assess progress at DRDL, RCI and ASL.
• Seth praised DRDO scientists for driving the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative with advanced weapon systems and urged continued efforts to bolster armed forces readiness.
• The visit included briefings by U. Raja Babu and G. A. Srinivasa Murthy and inspections of Astra air-to-air, surface-to-air, scramjet engine and imaging seeker facilities.