Agni-4 fills key gaps in India's missile arsenal, strengthens China deterrence

India successfully tested its Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile last Thursday. This missile bridges a critical gap in India's strategic deterrence capabilities. The Agni-4 missile can carry nuclear and conventional payloads with a 4,000 km range. It features an advanced heat shield and a precise guidance system

"Medium Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-4' was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 6," the defence ministry said.