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What is the primary objective of the 'Agni-Prime' missile development under India's defence initiatives?
To enhance maritime surveillance
To provide a canister-launched ballistic missile capability
To develop a new stealth fighter jet
To improve cyber-security of banking networks
To provide a canister-launched ballistic missile capability
India is developing the Agni-Prime (Agni-P) missile as a two-stage, canister-launched, solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile.
The Agni-Prime is the sixth iteration in the Agni missile series, designed to replace older liquid-fueled systems with advanced solid-propellant technology. It features a maneuverable reentry vehicle and improved composite motor casing to enhance operational flexibility. Its development is a strategic priority for the Strategic Forces Command to maintain a credible second-strike capability. The missile allows for road-mobile deployment, enabling quick transport and launch from various locations.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which develops the Agni series, operates under the Ministry of Defence. The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) is part of the Nuclear Command Authority of India, which is responsible for the command, control, and operational decisions regarding India's nuclear weapons stockpile.
Range: 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers
Deployment: Canister-launched and road-mobile
Fuel Type: Solid-fueled
Series: Sixth missile in the Agni series
B is correct тАФ Agni-Prime is designed as a canister-launched, solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile to provide enhanced operational flexibility for India's armed forces.
Remember that 'Canister-launched' implies the missile is stored in a protective tube, which protects the solid fuel from environmental elements and allows for rapid, 'anywhere' firing; this is a key differentiator from liquid-fueled missiles.