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India test-fires nuclear-capable missile
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By ASHOK SHARMA
Associated Press Writer
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NEW DELHI (AP) — A Defense Ministry official says India has test-fired a medium-range, nuclear-capable missile from a land-based launcher.
The official says the K-15 missile is an undersea ballistic missile with a range of up to 435 miles. It was fired on Wednesday from a test range in Chandipur in eastern Orissa state.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to reporters.
India and longtime rival Pakistan routinely test-fire missiles. They usually notify each other ahead of missile launches in keeping with an agreement between the two nations.
