India test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile
India successfully conducted twin trials of the indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile from Chandipur in Odisha on Monday. The test was carried out by the specially formed Strategic Forces Command and monitored by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. The surface-to-surface missile has a range of 350 kms and can carry 500-1000 kgs of warheads.