India Successfully Test-Fires Prithvi-II and Agni-I Ballistic Missiles in Odisha

Sharing the update on X (formerly Twitter), the Ministry of Defence, via PIB, announced, "Successful test-firing of Prithvi-II & Agni-I Ballistic Missiles

Short-Range Ballistic Missiles - Prithvi-II and Agni-I - were successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on July 17, 2025."

According to PTI, the Prithvi-II missile has a range of approximately 350 km and can carry a payload of up to 500 kg. It is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear warheads. Meanwhile, the Agni-I missile boasts a range of 700–900 km and a payload capacity of 1,000 kg.

In another milestone for India’s air defence capabilities, a successful trial of the Akash Prime surface-to-air missile was conducted in the high-altitude region of Ladakh. The upgraded variant of the Akash weapon system, operated by the Indian Army, successfully neutralised two high-altitude unmanned targets.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Indian defence industry for this achievement.