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PM hails defence scientists for successful test of missile

PTI
Published : Mar 2, 2017, 11:01 am IST
Updated : Mar 2, 2017, 11:14 am IST

India had successfully tested an indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the defence scientists for the successful testing of interceptor missile and said it is a proud moment for the entire country.

"Hearty congratulations to our defence scientists for the successful demonstration of ballistic missile defence capability," he tweeted.

"With this, India joins the select group of five nations with such capability- a proud moment for the entire country," he added in another tweet.

On Wednesday, India successfully test-fired an indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile capable of destroying any incoming enemy missile at a low altitude.

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