PM Modi commends DRDO scientists for successful indigenous Agni-5 missile test

India has conducted the first flight test of Mission Divyastra, marking a significant milestone in the country's defence capabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, March 11. The indigenously-developed Agni-5 missile, equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, demonstrated its prowess in deploying multiple warheads at different locations.

Modi expressed pride in the groundbreaking success of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists.

Notably, Mission Divyastra is spearheaded by a female project director, emphasising the contribution of women in the project. The successful test positions India among a select group of nations possessing MIRV capability, showcasing the nation's technological advancement in the field of missile technology, the Indian government said in a statement.

"This system is equipped with indigenous Avionics systems and high accuracy sensor packages, which ensured that the re-entry vehicles reached the target points within the desired accuracy. The capability is an enunciator of India’s growing technological prowess," it added.

The Prime Minister, visibly elated, commended the dedication and brilliance of the DRDO scientists involved in the ambitious project, officially named 'Mission Divyastra.'

"Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology,"the PM stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).