India to Trial of Agni-5 Intercontinental Missile

India is planning to conduct its first user trial of the nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic intercontinental missile this month, The New Indian Express revealed.

According to the Chennai-based outlet, the missile will be tested on September 23, paving the way for its serial production.

The 17.5-meter, three-stage solid-fuel rocket weighs 50 tons with a payload capacity of 1.5 tons. The weapon’s range allows it to strike targets in parts of Africa, Europe, and all of Asia.