DRDO Successfully Test-Fires Agni-VI Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

Defence | Dated: 11 Apr 2026

In an absolutely massive leap for national strategic deterrence, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) flawlessly test-fired the Agni-VI Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). The hugely advanced missile was launched from Abdul Kalam Island.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The missile possesses a devastatingly long strike range completely exceeding 8000 kilometers.
  • It is heavily equipped with highly advanced multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles.
  • The successful test undeniably places India in an elite global defense club.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Missile: Agni-VI.
  • Type: ICBM.
  • Agency: DRDO.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which highly advanced Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, with a range exceeding 8000 km, was recently successfully test-fired by DRDO?

Correct Answer: Agni-VI

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Agni-VI

  • Type - Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
  • Developer - Defence Research and Development Organisation