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India tests nuclear weapons capable ballistic missile

India successfully launches Agni-II ballistic missile, BBC News , 17 May 2010 India has successfully test-fired its intermediate-range ballistic missile, Agni-II, after two similar tests failed last year.

The surface-to-surface missile was launched off an island in Orissa state in eastern India.

With a range of more than 2,000km (1,250 miles), the missile can carry a nuclear payload of 1,000kg.

The Agni missiles are among India’s most sophisticated weapons carriers. BBC News – India successfully launches Agni-II ballistic missile

May 18, 2010 - Posted by | India, weapons and war | , , , ,

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