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Agni-3 successfully test-fired from Chandipur

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Agni-3 successfully test-fired from Chandipur (GS3 · Defence, 6 February 2026)

What happened

  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 6 February 2026 [PIB].

Background

  • Agni-3 has a range of over 3,000 km and is with the Strategic Forces Command.

Why it matters

  • Routine training launches confirm deterrent readiness.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Security; indigenisation of technology

  1. As per PIB (2026-02-06): intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 6 February 2026.
  2. Routine training launches confirm deterrent readiness.
Quotable data point

Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 6 February 2026.

PIB: Defence: Agni-3 test, 6 Feb 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: Agni series.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Agni-3 type

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Launch site

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Operated by

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: Defence: Agni-3 test, 6 Feb 2026

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