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Agni-V will add to India's security credibility: Manmohan Singh | Prime Minsiter Dr. Manmohan Singh congratulated all the
scientific and technical personnel of the DRDO and other related organisations for the successful launch of 5,000-km range Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Agni-V on Thursday morning. India test-fired for the first time its strategic
missile, the over 5,000-km range Agni-V, in a bid to join the super exclusive
ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) club that counts just US, Russia,China,
France and UK as its members. "I congratulate all the scientific and technical
personnel of the DRDO and other organisations who have worked tirelessly in our
endeavour to strengthen the defence and security of our country," Dr. Singh said.
"Today's successful Agni V test launch represents another milestone in our quest
to add to the credibility of our security and preparedness and to continuously
explore the frontiers of science. The nation stands together in honouring the
scientific community," he added. Defence Minister AK Antony spoke to DRDO Chief
Dr VK Saraswat and Project Director Avinash Chander and congratulated them for
this immaculate success of Agni-V. The launch of Agni-V was delayed on Wednesday
due to inclement weather at the test range in Wheeler Island off the coast of
Odisha . The test firing is a major leap forward in missile technology and military
deterrent capability for the country. India in November last tested the 3,500-km-range
Agni-IV missile giving muscle to the country's deterrent capability against the
military adversaries. Agni-V is a solid fueled intercontinental ballistic missile.
It will greatly expand India 's reach to strike targets well beyond 5,500 km away.
The nuclear-capable, three-stage Agni-V, about 50-tonne in weight and 17.5-metre
tall, will become fully operational by 2014-2015.
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