India’s Successful Agni-5 MIRV Test: What Sets it Apart?

India Joins Elite Club with Test of Agni-V MIRV Technology

1. India successfully tests Agni-V missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology
2. MIRV technology allows a single missile to carry multiple warheads capable of targeting distinct objectives
3. Benefits of MIRV include enhanced first-strike proficiency and greater target damage for a given payload

Understanding MIRV Technology

1. A MIRV is a ballistic missile payload designed to deploy multiple warheads, each capable of targeting different objectives
2. This technology enhances strategic forces’ first-strike capability and provides greater target damage with fewer missiles

Agni-V: India’s Technological Prowess

1. The Agni-V missile, jointly developed by DRDO and Bharat Dynamics, showcases India’s technological advancements in missile development
2. With impressive specifications and advanced navigation systems, the Agni-V bolsters India’s strategic capabilities