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New Delhi: India has achieved a significant defence milestone by successfully test-firing its Agni-Prime intermediate-range missile from a rail-based mobile launcher.

The nuclear-capable missile, which has a range of up to 2,000 km, was launched from a platform pulled by an Indian Railways locomotive. This successful test means India has joined an exclusive group of nations—including Russia, the United States, and China—that possess the technology to launch missiles from a train.

This rail-based system provides a major advantage, as it makes the missile highly mobile and difficult for adversaries to track. It can be quickly moved to different locations, ensuring it is ready for rapid deployment when needed.

Agni-Prime Missile

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