Tuesday, November 14, 2006

India's Latest Nuclear Missile Ready For Launch

by Staff WritersNew Delhi, India (AFP) Feb 03, 2006India on Friday announced it had completed all tests and was ready to deploy its latest nuclear-tipped missile, capable of striking targets at a distance of 3,000 kilometres (1,860 miles).
"All technical parameters for the launch of the missile have been completed," M. Natarajan announced at a news conference in New Delhi.
"We are ready for the launch today... it is now for political leadership to give the nod," Natarajan said of the Indian-built missile codenamed Agni-111 (Fire).
Agni-III is the longest range missile of its type and can carry a one-tonne conventional or nuclear warhead.
Source: Agence France-Presse

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