India today successfully test-fired an extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Chandipur Integrated Test Range, off the Odisha coast. <br/><br/>This is the first test of the missile after its strike range was extended following India's entry in Missile Technology Control Regime. DRDO sources said the strike range of the new BrahMos missile has been enhanced from 290 to 450 km. <br/><br/>Today's test was aimed at gauging the efficiency of the weapon system's superior version which is incorporated with an advanced seeker software having target discriminating capabilities.