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Monday, November 23, 2009

Agni II missile to be flight-tested at night

Agni IIFor the first time ever, Agni-II will be put to test-flight at night tomorrow. With logistical support from DRDO scientists, the Army will conduct the much-awaited trial of 2,000-km plus range surface- to-surface Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile from the Wheelers Island off the Orissa coast after darkness descends.

Sources said the test will be conducted anytime between 8 pm and 9 pm. This test assumes significance in view of India’s strategy as for the first time since the inception of the DRDO’s missile development programme, a missile will go for user-trial during night.

The aim of the night trial is to provide on-field experience to the armed forces. Wars are not always fought during daytime.

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