Agni V Missile

While the test was carried out days after clashes with China along the defacto border with Arunachal Pradesh, it had been planned earlier.

India is in the process of inducting the first batch of its intercontinental ballistic missile system - Agni-V -which will bring targets across China within its range, and is expected to significantly bolster the country's military prowess.

India successfully test-fired nuclear capable surface-to-surface Agni-5 Ballistic Missile today, boosting indigenous missile capabilities and deterrence strength of the country. Agni-5 is the most advanced missile in the Agni series with a strike range of over 5,000 kilometres. Agni-5 was test-fired at about 9:54 am from launch pad number 4 of the ...

Responding to China's reaction to its test-firing of the Agni-V inter-continental ballistic missile, India today said its strategic capabilities were not targeted against any particular country, adding that while it abides by all applicable international obligations, it expects others to do the same. "India's strategic capabilities are not targete...

India is capable of developing Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) which can hit targets well beyond the 10,000 kilometre range, Chairman of Armament Research Board, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr SK Salwan said on Saturday.

In yet another controversy to hit the Defence Research and Development Organisation or DRDO, the project director of nuclear-capable Agni 5 missile programme RK Gupta has been moved out following which he has complained to the Defence Ministry alleging victimisation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed scientists for the successful test-firing of 'Agni V' and said the missile is a prized asset for the country's forces.

India has successfully test-launched its new ballistic missile, Agni-5, which can carry a nuclear warhead not just to Beijing and Shanghai but even the Northern-most tip of China - Habin City.

Agni-V, India's longest-range, nuclear-weapons-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile is scheduled to be tested for a second time from the Wheeler Island in Odisha this weekend.

The Parliament today hailed the successful launch of the nuclear capable, 5000 km range Agni-V missile, which propelled India into an elite group of nations possessing such advanced technology.

Continuing its tirade against the successful launch of Agni V, Chinese state media accused India of buckling under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pressure to cut down the missile's range from 9,000 kilometres to 5,000 kilometres.

In the wake of the successful launch of Agni V Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Dr V K Saraswat briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday on the mission and its future development programme.

China has called on the international community to work together in promoting international nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament and nuclear security.

Beijing on Thursday downplayed India's successful launch of a missile capable of striking anywhere in China, saying that the neighbouring giants were not rivals.

India's successful test-fire of its first inter-continental ballistic missile heightens fears of an Asian arms race, even as it places the country on a footing with China, US media reports said of the launch.

While the test was carried out days after clashes with China along the defacto border with Arunachal Pradesh, it had been planned earlier.

India is in the process of inducting the first batch of its intercontinental ballistic missile system - Agni-V -which will bring targets across China within its range, and is expected to significantly bolster the country's military prowess.

India successfully test-fired nuclear capable surface-to-surface Agni-5 Ballistic Missile today, boosting indigenous missile capabilities and deterrence strength of the country. Agni-5 is the most advanced missile in the Agni series with a strike range of over 5,000 kilometres. Agni-5 was test-fired at about 9:54 am from launch pad number 4 of the ...

Responding to China's reaction to its test-firing of the Agni-V inter-continental ballistic missile, India today said its strategic capabilities were not targeted against any particular country, adding that while it abides by all applicable international obligations, it expects others to do the same. "India's strategic capabilities are not targete...

India is capable of developing Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) which can hit targets well beyond the 10,000 kilometre range, Chairman of Armament Research Board, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr SK Salwan said on Saturday.

In yet another controversy to hit the Defence Research and Development Organisation or DRDO, the project director of nuclear-capable Agni 5 missile programme RK Gupta has been moved out following which he has complained to the Defence Ministry alleging victimisation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed scientists for the successful test-firing of 'Agni V' and said the missile is a prized asset for the country's forces.

India has successfully test-launched its new ballistic missile, Agni-5, which can carry a nuclear warhead not just to Beijing and Shanghai but even the Northern-most tip of China - Habin City.

Agni-V, India's longest-range, nuclear-weapons-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile is scheduled to be tested for a second time from the Wheeler Island in Odisha this weekend.

The Parliament today hailed the successful launch of the nuclear capable, 5000 km range Agni-V missile, which propelled India into an elite group of nations possessing such advanced technology.

Continuing its tirade against the successful launch of Agni V, Chinese state media accused India of buckling under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pressure to cut down the missile's range from 9,000 kilometres to 5,000 kilometres.

In the wake of the successful launch of Agni V Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Dr V K Saraswat briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday on the mission and its future development programme.

China has called on the international community to work together in promoting international nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament and nuclear security.

Beijing on Thursday downplayed India's successful launch of a missile capable of striking anywhere in China, saying that the neighbouring giants were not rivals.

India's successful test-fire of its first inter-continental ballistic missile heightens fears of an Asian arms race, even as it places the country on a footing with China, US media reports said of the launch.