By IRNA,
New Delhi : India on Wednesday test fired 600 km range surface-to-surface ballistic missile “SHOURYA”.
The indigenous missile was launched from an underground facility with an in-built canister at 1125 hours IST (Indian Standard Time) from the Interim Test Range (ITR) at Balasore in Orissa state, said an official release issued here.
India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has termed as “successful” the flight-test of the “Shourya” missile system. This developmental flight trial of “Shourya” missile system is a part of the ongoing technology development work undertaken by the DRDO.
The missile has a unique feature of simplicity of operation and maintenance. It can be easily handled, transported and stored within the canister for longer shelf life. The high maneuverability of the missile makes it less vulnerable to available anti-missile defence systems.