DRDO tests 600-km range Shourya missile

(Source: Indian Ministry of Defence)
12:00 AM, November 12, 2008
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India today conducted test of a new state-of-the-art, canisterised surface-to-surface missile SHOURYA with a range of 600 km. The DRDO has termed as successful the flight-test of the Shourya missile system from the Interim Test Range (ITR) at Balasore in Orissa at 1125 hours.>> This developmental flight trial of Shourya missile system is a part of the ongoing technology development work undertaken by the DRDO.>> The missile has a unique feature of simplicity of operation and maintenance. It can be easily handled, transported and stored within the canister for longer shelf life. The high manoeuvrability of the missile makes it less vulnerable to available anti-missile defence systems. (ends)>

DRDO tests 600-km range Shourya missile

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