SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
In a significant stride towards bolstering its strategic capabilities, India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC), in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), recently achieved a milestone with the successful flight test of the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in India’s defence strategy, as Agni-Prime is poised to revolutionize the country’s ballistic missile program.
Agni-Prime represents a paradigm shift in India’s missile technology, primarily due to its innovative rail launch capability. According to insiders familiar with the program who told idrw.org that, Agni-Prime will be the first ballistic missile to be operationalized for rail launch, a feature that promises unparalleled mobility and strategic flexibility. This advancement is poised to significantly enhance India’s deterrence posture, particularly in scenarios involving potential threats from neighboring Pakistan and the contested region of Tibet.
The mobility afforded by rail launch capabilities is poised to redefine the strategic landscape for India’s ballistic missile program. Unlike conventional missile systems, which are typically stationed at fixed launch sites or moved using Heavy Trucks that are easy to spot by Satellites., Agni-Prime’s rail launch capability enables rapid deployment and relocation across the country’s extensive railway network.
This not only enhances India’s ability to respond swiftly to emerging threats but also introduces an element of surprise, making it more challenging for adversaries to anticipate and counter India’s ballistic missile capabilities.
Moreover, Agni-Prime’s development includes the creation of a specialized Railway canister, which is currently under development.
Once operational, this canister will enable seamless integration and launch of Agni-Prime missiles directly from railway platforms, further augmenting their mobility and operational effectiveness ensuring the survival of its strategic assets.
India’s strategic foresight in pursuing rail-launched ballistic missiles draws inspiration from historical precedents, notably the Soviet Union’s deployment of similar systems during the Cold War era. The Soviet Union’s rail-launched ballistic missiles provided a formidable deterrent against potential adversaries and demonstrated the strategic value of mobile missile platforms. By emulating this approach, India aims to enhance its strategic agility and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges.
Agni-Prime’s technological prowess extends beyond its mobility features, incorporating advanced capabilities such as the manoeuvrable reentry vehicle (MARV). MARV technology enables ballistic missiles to alter their trajectory mid-flight, thereby complicating interception attempts and enhancing their survivability against anti-ballistic missile (ABM) systems. By incorporating MARV technology, Agni-Prime further reinforces India’s deterrence posture, making it a formidable deterrent against potential aggressors.
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