'India to launch sub-sonic missile next month' | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

'India to launch sub-sonic missile next month'

PTI | By, Bangalore
Jan 25, 2013 03:11 PM IST

India would flight test sub-sonic, medium range cruise missile Nirbhay, next month, a key defence official said today.

India would flight test sub-sonic, medium range cruise missile Nirbhay, next month, a key defence official said on Friday.

HT Image
HT Image

Nirbhay is being developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a Defence Research and Development Organisation lab based in Bangalore, VK Saraswat, scientific advisor to the defence minister, told a press conference.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

"This is in the final stage of integration and we expect to launch it next month," Saraswat, also secretary in the department of defence (R&D) and DRDO director general, said.

He said Nirbhay has good loitering capability, good control and guidance, high degree of accuracy in terms of impact and very good stealth features.

ADE director PS Krishnan said Nirbhay would be launched from Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Orissa.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Mukhtar Ansari Death News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On