India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
India successfully launched an Agni-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile on Friday from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, according to the Defense Ministry. The missile, capable of reaching 4,000 kilometers, met all operational and technical parameters during the test.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:56 | 07 September 2024
- Modified Date: 11:15 | 07 September 2024
India conducted a successful launch Friday of an intermediate range ballistic missile, according to the Defense Ministry on Friday.
A statement said the launch of the Agni-4 was carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, in eastern India.
"The launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters. It was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command," it said.
Agni-4 is a nuclear-capable, long-range, surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles).
India conducted an earlier successful launch of the missile.