Islamabad-based Strategic Vision Institute (SVI) has raised alarms over the Indian missile test on 20-21 August, 2025. Although the details of the missile test is unclear, there are speculations that India could test an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range upwards of 7000 km.
India has issued a NOTAM for the 20th and 21st of August. The NOTAM applies to certain regions in the Indian Ocean and has been issued for 4790 km. Speculations are rife that India will test the Agni-VI or the BrahMos-ER (BrahMos Extended Range) missile. India has not revealed the missile it will test.
The Agni-V missile has an estimated range of 7000-8000 km, although previous trials were conducted for a range much lesser than that. India has traditionally under-declared the actual range of its missiles for strategic ambiguity.
The DRDO is currently working on Agni-VI. Most experts agree that it will have a range of 8000-10000 km. But some believe it will exceed that number significantly. There are speculations that the DRDO could test the missile on Wednesday or Thursday.
What SVI is saying about the Indian Missile Test
The SVI said in a press release, “India’s projected long range missile test exposes trans-regional ambitions with serious repercussions for regional and global peace and security.” It claimed, “The international community needs to persuade India not to take steps that undermine strategic stability and adopt policies that might endanger regional and global security.”
The SVI appears convinced that India will test a nuclear-capable missile that exceeds the 8000 km range. The institute claims that it is evidence of India’s “hegemonic designs” and its desire to project power globally. It also says that such a missile will bring Washington, New York, Moscow, Brussels, and Beijing within striking range.
Indian Missile capabilities shocked Pakistan during Operation Sindoor
India bombarded Pakistan at will during Operation Sindoor. Its missiles, especially Brahmos, caused immense devastation across Pakistani air bases. India targeted as many as 11 air bases and Pakistani defence capabilities were unable to prevent any of the attacks.
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It is not surprising that a Pakistani Think Tank is raising the alarm bells over India’s missile test on 20-21 August. The complete geopolitical ramifications will become clear only after India reveals the details of the missiles it has tested.
