Missile Agni-II

The Agni-II is a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed as part of a series of strategic systems for nuclear deterrence. It is a two-stage solid-fuel missile featuring a Post Boost Vehicle integrated into the re-entry vehicle. The re-entry vehicle is constructed from carbon-carbon composite materials designed to withstand thermal stresses during various trajectories. A variant originally designated as the Agni-IIA was later renamed the Agni-IV.

The missile employs a Ring Laser Gyroscope-based Inertial Navigation System (RLG-INS) coupled with multi-Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for mid-course guidance. Terminal guidance originally utilized radar scene matching and was subsequently upgraded to active radar homing. Payload options include conventional high explosive unitary warheads, penetration charges, sub-munitions, incendiary, and thermobaric options. The system is also configured to carry strategic nuclear weapons.

The Agni-II is operational and used by the Strategic Forces Command. It entered active service following a trial conducted by the military on 17 May 2010 from Wheeler Island. The system is road-mobile, launched from transporter erector launchers based on Ashok Leyland and Tata chassis. It is deployed with the 335 Missile Group of the Regiment of Artillery. The missile's reach encompasses all of Pakistan and southern and southeastern China.