India flexes nuke-capable Agni-3: Missile's 3,000 km strike range keeps rivals Pak, China in sights

India has successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni‑3 intermediate range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha, on 6 February 2026, under the control of the Strategic Forces Command. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters, reinforcing India’s stated focus on credible nuclear deterrence.