Defense & Security Current Affairs - 2026-06-03

Background: India has been consistently developing its missile capabilities to ensure national security and strategic deterrence. The Agni series of missiles represents a significant part of this effort, with Agni-V being the most advanced. Current Context: On June 3, 2026, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a test-fire of the Agni-V missile. This missile is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and has an extended range, making it an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Impact: The successful test of Agni-V significantly enhances India's strategic deterrence capabilities. It reinforces India's position as a major defense power and assures its adversaries of its retaliatory capacity, contributing to regional stability and global security.