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Detailed explanation-1: -The ‘Agni Prime’ is a two-stage canisterised solid-propellant missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system. India on Friday morning successfully test-fired ‘Agni Prime’-a new generation of ballistic missiles-from off the coast of Odisha.

Detailed explanation-2: -Earlier, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha on December 18, 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -India successfully test fired nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile having a range of over 5, 000 km, marking a significant boost to the country’s strategic deterrence.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) which operates the Agni-5, carried out the successful test of the missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The nuclear capable missile which uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine, has been developed by the Defence Research and Development organisation (DRDO).

Detailed explanation-5: -Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha at 1106 hrs on December 18, 2021.