New Delhi: India marked a historic milestone on September 25, 2025. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher at Chandipur, Odisha. This missile can strike targets up to 2,000 kilometres away. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called it a moment of national pride. The rail launcher adds a unique dimension to India’s strategic capabilities.

It is a specialised train-like system moving on railway tracks. The missile is stored in a canister, enabling it to launch while the train is moving. Earlier, missiles relied on fixed launch sites or trucks, but the rail system allows India to mislead adversaries.

The Agni-Prime rail test enhances speed, range and stealth. The missile can be fired without stopping

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