Bhadrak: India has successfully flight tested the new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
The Defence Ministry said that the test, which was conducted around 7 pm on April 3, met all the trial objectives validating its reliable performance, as confirmed from the data captured by a number of range sensors deployed at different locations, including two downrange ships placed at the terminal point.
The launch was witnessed by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Strategic Forces Command and senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, SFC and the Armed Forces for the successful test. “The successful development and induction of the missile will be an excellent force multiplier for the Armed Forces,” he said.
Chairman DRDO Samir V Kamat also appreciated the efforts of the SFC and DRDO for the successful flight test.
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