Thus far, only Russia, the US, China, and possibly North Korea had the capability of launching long range ballistic missiles from rail-based platforms. India now joins this club.

The missile was launched from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher, providing cross-country mobility.

NEW DELHI: India successfully tested the new-generation nuclear capable Agni-Prime ballistic missile, which has a strike range up to 2,000-km, from a rail-based launcher system for the first time on ...

India successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime intermediate-range missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, Defence Minister ...

India vs China: India recently tested the Agni-5 missile capable of striking deep inside China and carrying nuclear warheads. With a massive range of 5,500 km and advanced MIRV technology, the missile ...

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the 'Missile Man of India,' led the development of the Agni and Prithvi missiles and served as ...