India touts new ballistic missile defense prowess after tests
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India touts new ballistic missile defense prowess after tests
NEW DELHI — India says recent trials have demonstrated the country’s ability to intercept ballistic missiles, placing it among a select group of countries with advanced capabilities to that effect.In a statement over the weekend, the Ministry of Defense said it conducted three consecutive flight tests on June 10 and 11 to demonstrate “multi-layered defense” against long-range ballistic missile threats and an anti-ship capability at medium range.…
India has taken a significant step in the development of its missile defence after successfully completing a series of tests that, according to the Indian Government, demonstrate the ability of its multi-layered ballistic defence system to intercept long-range threats, including those classified as intermediate-range and even potentially intercontinental ballistic missiles.The tests, conducted on 10 and 11 June by the Organization for Defense Re…

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