India test-fires long range Agni-4 ballistic missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island.

India successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable, long-range ballistic missile on Monday, June 6, the Defence Ministry said, as reported by several Indian media: "A successful training launch of an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, was carried out at approximately 19.30 hours on June 6, 2022, from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha (eastern India)," the ministry said in a statement.
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The Agni-IV ballistic missile is largely seen as part of India's deterrence against China (Picture source: DRDO)

"The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command," it added. "The launch validated all operational parameters as also the reliability of the system". The test "reaffirms India's policy of having a 'Credible Minimum Deterrence' Capability," the ministry also said, echoed by The Express Tribune

Agni-IV ("Fire") is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime. It has been developed by India's DRDO and displayed a number of new technologies and significant improvements in missile technology. The missile is lightweight and has two stages of solid propulsion and a payload with a re-entry heat shield. With a 3,500 to 4,000 km range, it is capable of striking targets in nearly all of mainland China, if launched from the northeastern part of India. The missile is largely seen as part of India's deterrence against China.