Agni-5, K-4, or…? Modi govt clears 2530-km Indian Ocean corridor for missile test; is India preparing to a test new deadly weapon?

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a long-range missile test over the Indian Ocean, covering a corridor of nearly 2,530 kilometres. The current NOTAM covers a large section of the Indian Ocean and may apply from the surface to unlimited altitude during the testing period. AdvertisementWhy the 2530 km corridor mattersSuch NOTAMs are usually linked to launches from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast or nearby defence testing facilities. AdvertisementIndia issues a notification for a likely long range missile test in the Indian Ocean Region, range is near 2,530 kmDate | 06-07 August 2026 pic.twitter.com/vyJw2DmzBO — Damien Symon (@detresfa_) August 1, 2026Which missile could India be testing? AdvertisementSecurity measures during the missile testDuring the testing period, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force are expected to secure the designated area.