shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > News > India News > Article > Agni II missile successfully test fired

Agni-II missile successfully test-fired

Updated on: 09 August,2012 10:45 AM IST  | 
Agencies |

India today successfully test-fired its nuclear capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a military base in Odisha.

Agni-II missile successfully test-fired

India today successfully test-fired its nuclear capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a military base in Odisha, a defence official said.


The test was conducted from Wheeler's Island in Bhadrak district at about 9 am by army personnel as part of a training exercise.


"It was a 100 percent success. It was a user trial by army personnel," MVKV Prasad, director of the Integrated Test Range, said.


The medium-range missile with a range of over 2,000 km has been already inducted into the army and is part of the Strategic Forces arsenal for nuclear deterrence.

The two-stage missile, equipped with an advanced high-accuracy navigation system and guided by a novel state-of-the-art command and control system, is powered by a solid rocket propellant system.u00a0

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK