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India successfully test-fires Prithvi-II from Odisha. Here’s everything you need to know about the ballistic missile

The Prithvi-II missile has a strike range of 350 km.

India on Friday successfully test-fired Prithvi-II ballistic missile in Chandipur, Odisha. The test was conducted as part of a user trial by the Army. According to media reports, the trial of the surface-to-surface missile was carried out from a mobile launcher from launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR).

Teams on board the ship deployed near the designated impact point in the Bay of Bengal monitored the terminal events and splashdown.

The missile is a joint initiative of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).

According to a report in NewsX, the test was conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) of the Indian Army with logistics support from DRDO. The missile covered the desired striking range and met all mission objectives successfully,” said an official.

“Scientists witnessed the launch. This launch in effect confirms the capabilities and dependability of the Prithvi Weapon System in strategic role,” reads the DRDO website.

Here’s what you need to know about the Prithvi-II missile: