India successfully carries out test launch of indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile

New Delhi: India on Tuesday successfully carried out a test launch of the indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile from a test range off the Odisha coast. The defence ministry said the missile struck its target with “high accuracy”. “A successful training launch of a short-range ballistic missile, Prithvi-II, was carried out on January 10 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha,” it said. “A well-established system, Prithvi-II missile has been an integral part of India’s nuclear deterrence. The missile struck its target with high accuracy,” the ministry said in a statement. Also read: In major push for Make in India, Defence Ministry approves Rs 4,276 cr-worth purchase of anti-tank, air defence missiles It said the “user training launch” successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 km. With inputs from agencies Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.