March 14, 2002

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INDUCTION OF MISSILES

    India has tested Agni-I missile system on January 25, 2002.

    Agni-I has a range of 800 km and Agni-II has a range of 2000 km. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on design and development, leading to production of ‘Agni’ ballistic missile system based on strategic requirement of Indian Armed Forces. It has always been an endeavour of DRDO scientists to improve capability of the missile systems keeping in view security requirements of the nation.

    Agni-II missile has entered production phase and is under induction.

    This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Shri Rattan Lal Kataria and others in Lok Sabha today.