Scientists to decide on number of Agni-III tests: Antony
Indian scientists would decide how many more launches of the Agni-III were needed to make the missile operational, Defence Minister A K Antony said.
"These kind of tests will continue," Antony told reporters after visiting Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
After Testing China-Specific Missile, India Eyes ICBMs
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is confident that it can build an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile capable of 5,500km after the successful testing of an Agni-III.
But experts say it is unlikely to take such a step for fear of upsetting the West.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
India Dismisses Airline Complaints Over Missile Test
The recent test of an Agni-III missile has sparked a diplomatic row between India and Indonesia.
A Garuda 747 flying in Indian Airspace had to turn back as the missile flew overhead. Indonesia blamed India for not giving any warning.
New Delhi said a notice was sent a week before the test by Indian aviation authorities to ATC Jakata and other ATCs in the region.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
Agni III launched successful
India's Agni III made its first successful flight this morning at 10.50 from Wheeler Island, off the coast of Orissa.
The missile lifted off successfully from its Rail Mobile Launcher System and flew for 15 minutes.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
India to test fire Agni-III missile on Thursday
India's Agni-III ballistic missile will be test-fired from the Interim Test Range at Balasore in Orissa today.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
India may test Agni-III missile next week
India may test its indigenous Agni-III ballistic missile next week from the Integrated Test Range of Chandipur.
The last test of the Agni-III was in July last year and the missile failed in flight.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
Another test of Agni-III in the offing: DRDO chief
The chief of India's Defence Research and Development Organisation said a multi-mode phased array radar had been mounted on the LCA for the first time.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
Agni-III test next year, fault identified: Natarajan
Indian scientists have traced the possible fault that caused the failure of the first test of Agni-III missile in July.
The problem was material-related and certain modifications are being made.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
India's missile projects run into delays
India has pushed back the second flight of the Agni-III missile as its scientists are still trying to analyze what went wrong during its maiden flight in July.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
Signing of Indo-French missile pact put off
The signing of an Indo-French agreement on technology transfers, joint research and development for cruise missile has been stalled.
The deal would see France supplying ring laser gyros for India's Agni III ballistic missiles.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
Agni-III fails to clear maiden test
India's Agni-III ballistic missile suffered failure on its maiden flight on Sunday when the second stage failed to separate.
It reached a height of 12km before plunging into the sea less than 1,000km from its launch site.
Related Articles
Agni-III may be test-fired next week
U.S. okay with India's ICBM testing : Pace
'No US pressure on Agni-III missile'
Agni-III can lift off in 2-3 weeks
India's Agni-III missile ready for launch
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
Agni-III may be test-fired next week
India may test fire its Agni-III ballistic missile next week.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
U.S. okay with India's ICBM testing : Pace
Chairman of the U.S. joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace, told the media at the U.S. Embassy in India that Washington does not view the testing of India's Agni-III as "destabilising" for the region. He has also invited India to join the Red Flag exercise as well.
Pace said that India has to right to decide what weapons to test and when as a sovereign state.
Sources
No US pressure against Agni-III, says US General - The Tribune
US okay with India testing ICBM: Pace - Financial Express
US allays fears on test firing of Agni-III by India - Hindustan Times
US allays fears on Agni-III test-firing - Times of India
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
'No US pressure on Agni-III missile'
The Indian government has clarified that it did not postpone the testing of the Agni-III missile due to pressure from Washington.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
Agni-III can lift off in 2-3 weeks
India's intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-III is ready for launch. The nuclear capable missile has never been fired and tests have repeatedly been put off since November 2004.
Indian scientists can assemble the missile in 2 to 3 weeks for a test firing.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
India's Agni-III missile ready for launch
India's nuclear-capable Agni-III missile with a range of about 3,500 km is ready for its maiden test.
Labels: Agni-III
| | |
|
