India tests nuclear-capable Agni Prime missile from railcar

India Sep 25, 2025

India just pulled off a big milestone by successfully testing its nuclear-capable Agni Prime missile from a rail-based launcher.
This move puts India alongside countries like the US, Russia, and China—basically, the only nations capable of launching railcar-based missiles.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the news on Thursday.

Rail-based test gives India strategic advantage

The Agni Prime has a 2,000km range and this rail-based test means India can now move and hide its missiles more easily across its huge railway network—making them harder to spot or target.
It's a major boost for India's defense strategy, giving the country more flexibility and keeping its nuclear arsenal safer in tense situations.