India announced that it successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile known as the Agni-V.
In a tweet, Indian Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the missile launch marks a “major boost to the defense capabilities of our country.”
The missile traveled 19 minutes and covered about 3,000 miles, said the report.
Only the United States, France, Russia, and China are known to have ICBMs.
“All objectives of the mission have been successfully met. This successful test of Agni-5 reaffirms the country’s indigenous missile capabilities and further strengthens our credible deterrence,” said India’s defense ministry.
“The missile’s flight performance was tracked and monitored by radars, range stations and tracking systems all through the mission. All mission objectives were successfully met. This successful test of Agni-V reaffirms the country’s indigenous missile capabilities and further strengthens our credible deterrence,” said a defense ministry official, according to the Times of India.
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