India successfully tests Agni-IV missile
New Delhi, June 6
India on Monday successfully carried out a “training launch” of the Agni-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, marking a significant boost to the country’s military capabilities.
In a brief statement, the Defence Ministry said the test was carried out around 7:30 pm. It said the successful test of Agni-4 reaffirms India’s policy of having a “credible minimum deterrence” capability.
“A successful training launch of an intermediate range ballistic missile, Agni-4, was carried out at approximately 19.30 on June 6 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha,” it said. “The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command,” it added.
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