Tuesday, 13 October 2009Indian Air Force personnel march past short-range Prithvi ballistic missile in New Delhi, India (File)India says it has successfully test-fired two nuclear-capable missiles.
Defense sources say the Prithvi-II missiles were fired Monday from a test range in Chandipur in eastern Orissa state.
The missile has a range of about 220 kilometers and can carry a 500-kilogram warhead.
Analysts say Monday's test is considered routine and unlikely to aggravate tensions with longtime rival Pakistan.
Some information for this report was provided by AFP and AP.
