The maiden flight test of Agni-II plus missile is likely to be conducted from Wheeler Island of Dhamra in Odisha Coast today. The new series Agni-II plus, a surface-to-surface missile, is capable of carrying nuclear warheads and can strike targets within a range of 2,500 to 3,000 km. The new missile is said to be an intermediary between Agni-II and Agni-III. Despite adverse weather condition in Odisha, all preparations for the test flight of the new missile are underway. According to official sources the test is likely to be conducted anytime after 9 this morning.