China, Pak in target range, India test-fires nuke-capable Agni-IV missile

A nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile was successfully test-fired off the Odisha coast today. The ballistic missile is capable of striking targets 4,000 km away. The defence ministry said the missile was test-fired off APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. It said the successful test reaffirms India's policy of having a "credible minimum deterrence" capability. Agni-IV is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles developed by the DRDO. Last year, India successfully test-fired nuclear capable strategic Agni Prime missile. Watch the full video for more.

 
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