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India on Monday (March 11) conducted the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, developed by DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra.
India on Monday (March 11) conducted the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, developed by DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Mission Divyastra and also praised the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists for the mission’s success.
“Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missiles with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology,” PM Modi wrote.
Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2024
The Ministry of Defence released a statement saying that the flight test tracked various Telemetry and radar stations and monitored multiple re-entry vehicles.
“The flight test named Mission Divyastra was carried out from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. Various Telemetry and radar stations tracked and monitored multiple re-entry vehicles. The Mission accomplished the designed parameters,” said the Ministry of Defence.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the country had joined the select group of nations that have MIRV capability by successfully conducting the flight test.
“India today successfully tested Mission Divyastra – the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology and joined the select group of nations who have MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry) capability,” Singh said in a post on X.
India today successfully tested Mission Divyastra – the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology and joined the select group of nations who have MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable…
— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) March 11, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated the scientists calling it an important milestone in India’s march towards greater geo-strategic role and capabilities.
“The first flight test of Agni V under Mission Divyastra marks a very important milestone in India’s march towards greater geo-strategic role and capabilities. The state-of-the-art technology developed indigenously is a firm step in the direction of India becoming Atmanirbhar. I convey my heartiest congratulations to the Team DRDO for this major achievement. I am sure they will keep moving apace in their quest for excellence and self-reliance,” she wrote on X.
The first flight test of Agni V under Mission Divyastra marks a very important milestone in India’s march towards greater geo-strategic role and capabilities. The state-of-the-art technology developed indigenously is a firm step in the direction of India becoming Atmanirbhar. I…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 11, 2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling it a “momentous day for the nation”, extended heartfelt congratulations to the scientists.
“Heartfelt congratulations to our @DRDO_India scientists and citizens for the successful Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile,” Shah said.
“The missile equipped with cutting-edge Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology will further accelerate PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision for a self-reliant Bharat in Defence capabilities,” he added.
A momentous day for our nation.
Heartfelt congratulations to our @DRDO_India scientists and citizens for the successful Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile.
The missile equipped with cutting-edge Multiple Independently…
— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) March 11, 2024
The Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology would improve the Agni-5 missile’s ability to precisely deliver numerous warheads to distinct targets, which in turn would bolster national security and strengthen India’s deterrent capabilities.
An MIRV payload involves a single missile carrying four to six nuclear warheads, each designed to strike a different target.
This will ensure that several warheads can be deployed at various sites by a single missile.
The project director is a woman and it has significant contributions from women, said the government sources.
This system is equipped with indigenous Avionics systems and high-accuracy sensor packages, which make sure that the re-entry vehicles reach the target points with the desired accuracy. The capability is an enunciator of India’s growing technological prowess, sources added.
With a 5000 km range, the Agni-5 is developed taking into consideration the long-term security needs of the country.
The Agni 1 to 4 missiles have ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km and have already been deployed.
(With inputs from agencies)
