India enhances Agni-5 missile for underground strikes
India is upgrading its Agni-5 missile with a massive 7,500kg warhead—designed to smash through up to 100 meters of reinforced concrete.
The goal? To take out deeply buried enemy bunkers and command centers, boosting the country's strategic edge.
Warhead reduces missile's range to about 2,500km
To handle the bigger warhead, the missile's range drops to about 2,500km (down from over 5,000km), but it'll travel at hypersonic speeds—between Mach 8 and Mach 20.
There are two versions: one for busting underground bunkers and another for hitting surface targets.
The missile can be launched from a truck or canister
The upgraded Agni-5 uses advanced guidance systems for precise targeting.
Plus, it can be launched from a truck or canister, making it flexible and fast to deploy.
India's approach is more cost-effective and ready to respond quickly
Unlike countries that rely on expensive bombers for bunker-busting missions, India's approach is more cost-effective and ready to respond quickly.
This upgrade strengthens India's ability to deal with tough threats hiding underground—and keeps its deterrence game strong.