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INDIA'S PRIDE: The Agni-II had not been test fired at night time before, a crucial step in testing capability.

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India test fires nuke-capable Agni-II in night trial

India has successfully conducted its first night-trial of nuclear-capable Agni-II intermediate range ballistic missile from Wheeler island off Orissa coast. It had been decided to test the nuclear capable Agni-II Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) for the first time during night, defence officials had said in Balasore on Sunday.

BUILDING DEFENCE: The K-15 submarine-launched ballistic missile will complete the nuclear triad.

India test fires nuclear-capable missile

The two-stage missile, which can carry a payload up to 1 tonne, has a range of 700 km.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-test-fires-nuclearcapable-missile/77973-3.html

NEW AVENUE: Pakistan

Pak prepares next generation missiles

Pakistan is preparing its next generation nuclear-capable ballistic missiles for deployment.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pak-prepares-next-generation-missiles/40172-2.html

FIRE POWER: Pakistani Babur missile is highly manoeuverable with pinpoint accuracy.

Pakistan's answer to India's BrahMos

Named after the Mughal emperor, the Babur missile has a longer range and nuclear capability compared to BrahMos.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pakistans-answer-to-indias-brahmos/36694-2.html

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