And it's off... Modified Prithvi test fired successfully

February 10, 2012 11:12

More on the interceptor missile test-fired today.

As part of its plan to deploy a two-layer ballistic missile defence system, India
today successfully test-fired its indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile from the Integrated Test Range off Odisha coast.

A surface-to-surface target missile - a modified 'Prithvi' - was first lifted from the launch ComplexIII in ITR at Chandipur, 15 km from here around 1013 hours, defence sources said.

The missile tracking network consisting of long range and multi-function radars and other range sensors positioned at different locations detected and identified the incoming missile.

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