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India Successfully Tests Multi-Target Missile
Bhubaneswar, India (AFP) Apr 26, 2005 India test-fired Tuesday a multi-target missile on its eastern coast, defence ministry officials said. The Trishul (Trident) missile was fired at 1:00 pm (0730 GMT) from the testing site in Chandipur, 200 kilometres (125 miles) northeast of the Orissa state capital Bhubaneswar, the officials said. An official said the test, the ninth since 2003, was successful. The surface-to-air missile is powered by solid fuel and can target aircraft and counter sea-skimming missiles. It is one of five developed by India since 1983 and can deliver a 15-kilogramme (33-pound) warhead up to 15 kilometres (7.5 miles) away. India last tested a missile in February while rival Pakistan conducted a test of a short-range, nuclear-capable missile on March 31. The nuclear-armed neighbours routinely conduct missile tests despite a formal peace process begun in January 2004 to end their longstanding dispute over the Himalayan region of Kashmir, trigger of two of their three wars. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Learn about missile defense at SpaceWar.com All about missiles at SpaceWar.com
Northrop Grumman Wins Contract For Target And Space-Launch Missile Work
Reston VA (SPX) Jan 12, 2006Northrop Grumman has been awarded a follow-on contract to provide technical support to the U.S. Air Force's Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP). |
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