India’s Agni-Prime Missile Launches from Rail-Based Mobile Platform, Enhancing Strategic Mobility
JNS: In a landmark achievement, India successfully test-fired its Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher system on September 24, 2025, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s defense capabilities. This unprecedented launch was conducted under a full operational scenario, demonstrating the missile’s ability to be deployed swiftly and discreetly across the country’s extensive railway network.
Congratulations to @DRDO_India, Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and our Armed Forces on the successful test of next-gen Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail Based Mobile Launcher.
With a range of up to 2000 km and advanced features, this first-of-its-kind achievement showcases India’s… pic.twitter.com/oVOrSW2JxQ
— Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) September 25, 2025
The Agni-Prime, an intermediate-range ballistic missile with a strike range of up to 2,000 kilometers, is designed to enhance India’s strategic deterrence capabilities. Equipped with advanced technological features, the missile can be launched from a specially designed platform integrated with the national railway network, allowing for cross-country mobility and rapid reaction times with reduced visibility. This mobility significantly complicates adversarial tracking and targeting efforts.
Congratulations to @DRDO_India, Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and our Armed Forces on the successful test of next-gen Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail Based Mobile Launcher.
With a range of up to 2000 km and advanced features, this first-of-its-kind achievement showcases India’s… pic.twitter.com/oVOrSW2JxQ
— Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) September 25, 2025
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the successful test, stating that it places India among a select group of nations capable of deploying canisterized launch systems from a mobile rail network. He emphasized that this development underscores India’s commitment to enhancing its strategic defense infrastructure. The launch was observed by senior scientists from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and officers from the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), who confirmed that all mission objectives were met.
The integration of the Agni-Prime missile with the rail network offers several strategic advantages. It allows for the concealment of missile assets within train tunnels, providing protection from satellite surveillance. Additionally, the vast railway network facilitates the rapid and covert deployment of missiles to various locations across the country, enhancing the nation’s readiness and deterrence posture.
This successful test is a testament to India’s growing capabilities in strategic defense and its commitment to maintaining a credible and flexible deterrence posture in the face of evolving regional security challenges.
