Defense & Security Current Affairs - 2026-05-26

Background: India has been developing its missile capabilities to ensure strategic deterrence. The Agni series of missiles are a key component of India's nuclear triad. Current Context: India successfully conducted a user-validated test of the Agni-V missile, an indigenously developed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). The missile is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and has a strike range of over 5,000 kilometers. The test was conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) of the Indian Armed Forces. Impact: The successful test significantly enhances India's strategic deterrence capabilities, reinforcing its position as a responsible nuclear power. It also demonstrates the advanced technological prowess of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in developing sophisticated weapon systems.