Wednesday, February 10, 2010

In Response To China, India To Test New 5000-km Nuclear Missile



India To Test New 5000-km Nuclear Missile Within Year -- Reuters

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 (Reuters) - India aims to test a new nuclear-capable missile with a 5000-km (3,100-mile) range, a top military scientist said on Wednesday, a move that could complicate security in a volatile region.

The missile would effectively bring most of China within India's range, as well as more potential targets to the west and east than its existing weaponry.

"Agni-V is out of the drawing board. We are aiming for a flight trial within a year," V.K. Saraswat, India's chief military scientist told reporters.

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More News On India's Newest Long Range Nuclear Missile

India will test 5,000-km-range nuclear-capable missile -- AFP
DRDO raises the bar, sets its sights on 5,000-km Agni-V -- Hindu
India ready to testfire 5,000km range Agni-V within a year -- DNA India
5,000-km range Agni-V to be tested in a year: DRDO -- Sify News
India 'tests nuclear-capable missile' -- AFP
India missile ready for army use -- BBC
The China Solution (for India) -- Strategy Page

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