Successfully test fired for the Indian-made Pinaka 214mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System

For the second consecutive day, India's indigenously developed Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) weapon system, 'Pinaka' was successfully test fired on Thursday, January 31, 2013, from a defence base at Chandipur-on-sea, about 15 km from here. "Three rounds of Pinaka rockets were successfully tested today. Four rounds of trial were conducted, January 31, 2013," a defence official said.

Pinaka Indian-made MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System at military parade in New Delhi.

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India to display its new Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile at military parade in New Delhi

India displayed its military strength on Saturday, January 26, 2013, while holding the 64th Republic Day parade in the capital, showing its new Agni-V intercontinental missile which is capable of striking targets some 6,000 km away. The highlight of the 100-minute parade was the nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile, developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization.

Missile Agni-V is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2013.

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