Mission Divyastra: Successful Test of Multi-Payload Agni Missile
Mission Divyastra: Successful Test of Multi-Payload Agni Missile
On May 8, 2026, India successfully tested an advanced multi-payload Agni missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, under 'Mission Divyastra'. The missile's most significant feature is its MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle) technology.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the missile, equipped with a MIRV system, was successfully launched from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. This test demonstrated India’s capability to target multiple strategic objectives with a single missile system.