Stage set for longer range Surya

The consecutive success of 5000-km range Agni-V missile has paved way for India to go for longer range inter-continental nuclear capable ballistic missiles to bolster its fire power and strengthen its position among the Asian countries.

Defence sources said next missile in the country’s long range weapon series is ‘Surya’ which was being developed secretly under the code name Agni-VI.

The missile will have a highest strike range of 10,000 km depending on the payload. But as of now, it is being developed for a range of 6000-km.

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