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Thursday, March 05, 2009

Missile defence shield: India to test interceptor on Friday

Prithvi Air Defence systemIndia will on Friday test launch its indigenous interceptor missile that will destroy an incoming ballistic "enemy" missile at an altitude of 80 km and will provide defence against Pakistani and Chinese missiles, an official said.

"All the preparations have been made and all the scientists are working to make the test successful," a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) official said.

The test, to be conducted at Wheeler's Island off the coast of Orissa, will establish the credible missile defence against Paksitan's Hatf and Ghauri missiles. The first test of the interceptor missile was conducted in 2006.

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