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Akash
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Agni
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Trishul
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Prithvi
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Agni missile was initially conceived in the IGMDP as a technology demonstrator project in the form of a re-entry vehicle, and was later upgraded to a ballistic missile with different ranges. As part of this program, the Interim Test Range at Balasore in Odisha was also developed for missile testing.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) was launched in 1983. This program was launched with an agenda to develop five missile systems in the country – Trishul, Akash, Nag, Prithvi, and Agni.
Detailed explanation-3: -India started the IGMDP in 1983 to develop five missiles: Prithvi, Agni, Akash, Trishul and Nag for which the deadline was 1995. Government sanctioned Rs. 389 crore for the project. Till 2007, only Prithvi and Agni are ready, despite a time overrun of 12 years.
Detailed explanation-4: -It is a two-stage canisterised missile. It is the latest and sixth variant of the Agni series missiles (under IGMDP - Integrated Guided Missile Development Program).