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India’s Agni Missile Journey: Could Agni-VI Become A 10,000 KM ICBM?

| May 19, 2026, 10:16:37 AM | TOI.in
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From Agni-I to the growing discussion around Agni-VI, India’s missile programme reflects the country’s transformation into a major strategic power. This explainer breaks down how ballistic missiles function, how India gradually expanded its strategic reach through the Agni series, and why reports of a possible 10,000-km-plus missile have triggered global attention. The video also explores the China factor, the importance of survivable deterrence, canisterised missile systems, and how the Agni programme evolved despite decades of international technology restrictions.

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