India tests longest-range ballistic missile

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http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKDEL24542720070412

India tests longest-range ballistic missile
Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:58AM BST

BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) - India carried out a successful test on Thursday of its longest-range ballistic missile, the Agni III, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead more than 3,000 km (1,900 miles), scientists said.

Defence analysts say the Agni III is primarily designed to counter the military strength of China, which also has nuclear weapons, while shorter-range versions of the missile have been developed with long-time rival Pakistan in mind.

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"It took off at 10:50 a.m. (6:20 a.m. British time) and landed at 11:05 a.m.," he said. "We are absolutely satisfied with all the results and we have rectified the errors of last year's failure. It met all the target coordinates."

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India has around 100 to 150 nuclear warheads and staged tests in 1974 and 1998.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

1. India is preparing to fight terrorists too..... oh bother. n/t

[Double T]

2. Just what this unstable world needs.....more nuclear weapons.......

and the delivery systems to obliterate their neighbors.