India on Thursday successfully tested the nuclear capable Agni V missile capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with a very high degree of accuracy.
India successfully carried out the night trials of the Agni V nuclear-capable ballistic missile today, defence sources said. This comes days after Indian and Chinese troops clashed in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The test was carried out to validate new technologies and equipment on the missile, which is now lighter than before. The trial has proved the capability to enhance the range of the Agni V missile, if required, defence sources said on Thursday.
ABOUT AGNI V PROJECT
The Agni V project is aimed at boosting India's nuclear deterrence against China, which is known to have missiles like Dongfeng-41 having ranges between 12,000-15,000 km.
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