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India and Russia test a cruise missile
India and Russia have successfully tested a jointly developed supersonic cruise missile in the eastern Indian state of Orissa.
The missile, known as Brahmos, has a range of 300 kilometres and can carry a 200-kilogram conventional war-head.
It was first test-fired in June last year.
An Indian defence spokesman declared today's test a success.
The three-tonne, eight-metre long missile can be launched from a variety of platforms including ships and aircraft.
The spokesman said when launched from a ship, the missile can fly at a height of up to 14 kilometres at twice the speed of sound.
29/04/2002 05:06:28 | ABC Radio Australia News
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