India today successfully test fired its home-grown Advanced Air Defence interceptor missile dubbed as Ashwin today from the Integrated Test Range off Odisha coast in Balasore district. <br/><br/>Defence sources said, the missile was launched at 11.15 AM from the launching complex – IV of Wheelers Island against another ballistic missile, a modified version of Prithvi weapon system, which would mimic an enemy missile.<br/><br/>The success of Advanced Air Defence interceptor missile test now strengthens India's position in the very exclusive Ballistic Missile Defence club of US, Russia and Israel.
News On AIR | May 15, 2016 1:55 PM
India test fires home-grown Advanced Air Defence interceptor missile