Agni-Prime fired from a rail-based mobile launcher

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What happened

DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command launched the intermediate-range Agni-Prime from a rail-based mobile launcher on 24 September 2025, a first [PIB].
Agni-Prime has a range of up to 2000 km; the road-mobile version is already inducted [PIB].

Background

The launcher can move on the rail network without preconditions and fire at short notice [PIB].

Why it matters

Rail mobility makes missiles harder to target, strengthening deterrence.

How to use this in Mains

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As per PIB (2025-09-25): DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command launched the intermediate-range Agni-Prime from a rail-based mobile launcher on 24 September 2025, a first.
Rail mobility makes missiles harder to target, strengthening deterrence.

Quotable data point
Agni-Prime has a range of up to 2000 km; the road-mobile version is already inducted.
PIB: Agni-Prime from rail-based launcher, 25 Sep 2025

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

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Range of Agni-Prime

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

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Agni-Prime rail launch was with