India tests 3,000-mile nuclear missile that can hit China, Europe

India successfully test-fired its Agni-5 ballistic missile on August 20, 2025, marking a significant advancement in its long-range nuclear strike capabilities. The missile, with a range of approximately 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometers), can target nearly all of China and parts of Europe. Developed by the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Agni-5 features a three-stage solid-fuel propulsion system and lightweight composite motor casings, enhancing its range and efficiency. This missile is the longest-range weapon in India’s operational arsenal and serves as the backbone of its nuclear deterrence strategy. The test also highlights India’s progress in Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, demonstrated in a prior flight test of an Agni-5 MIRV variant called Mission Divyastra. MIRV capability allows a single missile to carry multiple warheads aimed at separate targets, complicating missile defense efforts and placing India among a select group of nations