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Monday, December 13, 2010

After Agni failure, DRDO braces for next mission

Akash SAMDespite yesterday’s failure of the maiden test of Agni-II + missile, the DRDO is planning to go ahead with their next mission, scheduled later this month. The scientists have started preparing for the development trial of an interceptor missile.

Defence sources said, the sophisticated advanced air defence (AAD) interceptor will be tested from the Wheelers Island either on December 18 or 19.

"Failure during the tests is nothing unusual. So why should we drop our next mission? The AAD test would be conducted as per the programme," said an official.

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