The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired the 3,000 km range Agni-II ballistic missile from a mobile launcher from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the Orissa coast1. The Agni-II can carry a 1,000 kilogram conventional or non-conventional payload.

Reports noted that the user trial was carried out under the supervision of the Army. After three successful user-trial tests, the missile was now ready for production. The state-owned Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is the principal agency responsible for the production of the Agni series of missiles.

• 1. “India-Test fires N-Capable Agni-II Missile”, Indian Express, May 19, 2009, http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-testfires-n-capable-agniii-missi...