India has successfully tested an Agni Prime land-based medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, Times of India reported, citing the country's Ministry of Defense.

As the publication learned, the launch was conducted on Friday, from a range on the coast of the state of Odisha. "During the test flight, the missile travelled the maximum range and all test objectives were successfully met," the Indian defense ministry said.

It is specified that this is the third consecutive successful flight test of the Agni Prime missile, confirming the accuracy and reliability of the system.