12 February 2013

News Story: Multiple-Warhead (for) Indian Agni Missile

Agni-V Ballistic Missile (File Photo)

by Paul Fiddian

India has revealed it's now working on an advanced new addition to its long-established Agni missile series. Equipped with multiple warheads, the Agni-VI intercontinental ballistic missile would have the capacity to strike several targets simultaneously.

Agni-VI is being worked-on by DRDO - India's Defence Research and Development Organisation - for the future Indian Armed Forces. DRDO hasn't yet revealed too much about its performance but it's been suggested that Agni-VI will have a range of up to 10,000 kilometres.

It's also set to be produced in several variants, including a submarine-launched naval version and a land-based version, able to be transported by rail or road.

Read the full story at Armed Forces International