India Successfully Test-Fires Prithvi-II and Agni-I Missiles from Chandipur

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• Accomplished missile tests: The Ministry of Defense confirmed the successful test-firing of short-range ballistic missiles, Prithvi-II and Agni-I, at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
• Validation parameters: The launches validated all operational and technical parameters under the strategic Forces Command.
• Indigenously developed systems: Both missiles are indigenously developed by India.
• Related advancement in air defense: Days earlier, the Indian Army successfully trialed the Akash Prime Air Defence System at an altitude of over 15,000 feet in eastern Ladakh.
• Customizations for high altitudes: The Akash Prime system features unique modifications for operation above 4,500 meters and includes a locally designed Radio Frequency seeker.

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