India to test fire K-4 SLBM on Jan. 31

India is making preparations to test fire its K-4 submarine-launch ballistic missile (K-4) on Jan. 31.

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The missile will be launched from a submerged pontoon 20-30 meters below the surface.

The 17 tonne missile has a range of 3,500 km.