Source: https://www.drdo.gov.inBalasore (Odisha), Feb. 6 (PTI): India on Tuesday successfully test-fired its short-range nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-I, which has a strike range of over 700km from a test range off the Odisha coast, defence sources said. The surface-to-surface missile was launched as a part of a periodic training activity by the Strategic Forces Command of the army, they said. The missile was launched around 8.30am from a mobile launcher at Pad 4 of the Integrated Test Range at the Dr Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island. The Agni-I missile uses a solid rocket propellant system and has a specialised navigation system, they said. The missile is also capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

Source: The Telegraph February 06, 2018 07:05 UTC