Successful Test of India’s Most Powerful Agni-5 Missile: Capable of Reaching Northern China

India successfully tested its most powerful nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Agni-5, on August 20, 2025, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. With a range exceeding 5,000 km, the missile is capable of reaching northern parts of China, marking a significant milestone in India’s defense capabilities, as stated by the Ministry of Defence.Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Agni-5 missile operates with a three-stage solid-fuel engine.