India’s May 8 missile launch over the Bay of Bengal—accompanied by a 3500 km NOTAM and no official explanation—has triggered speculation about whether it signals an Agni-5 upgrade or an Agni-6 step. The move lands as China and Pakistan reportedly expand nuclear and hypersonic capabilities, reshaping deterrence calculations across the Indo-Pacific.
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