India successfully test-fired Prithvi-II tactical ballistic missile

The tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II was launched from a test range off the coast of Odisha and successfully tested.

A short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II was successfullytested on Tuesday Jan 10th from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.

“The Prithvi-II missile is a well-established system that has been an important part of India’s nuclear deterrence. “The missile hit its target very well,” said a statement from the ministry.

The missile struck its target with high accuracy. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile, a Defence Ministry release said.