India’s Ministry of Defence announced the successful test launch of a new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile on April 23rd. Conducted under the Strategic Forces Command, the user launch demonstrated the operational capability of the Command and validated the effectiveness of new technologies incorporated into the missile.
Details regarding the specific range or capabilities of the new missile variant were not disclosed in the Ministry’s brief statement. However, the successful test launch signifies India’s ongoing efforts to modernize its strategic missile arsenal.
