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Another nuclear capable missile test by India

India tests nuclear-capable missile
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/india-tests-nuclear-capable-missile/story-fn3dxix6-1226563126908
AAP  January 28, 2013   AN Indian news report says India has
successfully tested a medium-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile
fired from an underwater platform in the Bay of Bengal.

The Press Trust of India news agency says the missile would soon be
ready for deployment on platforms, including a nuclear submarine.

India’s Defence Ministry spokesman was not immediately available for comment.

Pallava Bagla, a defence expert, said Sunday’s test off the east coast
was 14th in the series with a range of 700 kilometres. It would
complete India’s nuclear triad – the capability to launch missiles
from land, air and below the sea.

India and its nuclear-armed rival Pakistan routinely test different
versions of their missiles. The countries have fought three wars since
they gained independence from Britain in 1947.

January 28, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, weapons and war