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Prez Mukherjee congratulates DRDO after Agni V test fire

by IBNS 26 Dec 2016, 09:03 am

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday congratulated Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) following the test fire of nuclear capable Agni V.

Agni V is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a striking range of over 5000 kilometres.

In his congratulatory message, the President said, "Congratulations DRDO for successfully test firing Agni V. It will enhance our strategic and deterrence  capabilities."