India has added teeth to its nuclear weapons delivery system. A ballistic missile was successfully testfired from a submarine on Tuesday. The test was carried out in the Bay of Bengal a few days ago.
The missile, which has been under development by the DRDO for some years, will have a range of about 1,500 km. More tests are expected before formal induction takes place. The DRDO is also working on a submarine launched cruise missile that will have a range of about 1000 km.
The tests come in the wake of reports that India's homegrown nuclear submarine - the Advanced Technology Vessel will begin sea trials next year. Russia is also expected to deliver an Akula class nuclear submarine to the Indian Navy by 2009. |