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India on Wednesday (November 23) successfully carried out the training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, the defence ministry said.&nbsp;

News agencies reported citing sources in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) that the missile lifted off from launch pad No.4 of the Integrated Test Range located on the island at 9.12am (IST).&nbsp;

In a statement, the Indian defence ministry said: "India carried out a successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on November 23, 2022."&nbsp;

"The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The launch was carried out for a predetermined range and validated all operational parameters of the system," the statement added.&nbsp;

Agni missiles are long-range, nuclear weapons capable, surface to surface ballistic missiles, and the first missile of the series, Agni-I was developed and tested in 1989.&nbsp;

The Agni-3 missile was test-fired successfully in 2007 and also in 2008, which was its third consecutive launch. It was inducted into service in 2011.&nbsp;

Reports have mentioned that it has a range of 3,000 to 5,000 kilometres and has the capability of reaching targets deep inside neighbouring countries.&nbsp;

The latest test comes after India successfully test-fired the indigenous new-generation medium-range ballistic missile Agni Prime.&nbsp;

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India on Wednesday (November 23) successfully carried out the training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, the defence ministry said.

India on Wednesday (November 23) successfully carried out the training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, the defence ministry said. News agencies reported citing sources in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) that the missile lifted off from launch pad No.4 of the Integrated Test Range located on the island at 9.12am (IST). In a statement, the Indian defence ministry said: "India carried out a successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on November 23, 2022." "The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The launch was carried out for a predetermined range and validated all operational parameters of the system," the statement added. Agni missiles are long-range, nuclear weapons capable, surface to surface ballistic missiles, and the first missile of the series, Agni-I was developed and tested in 1989. The Agni-3 missile was test-fired successfully in 2007 and also in 2008, which was its third consecutive launch. It was inducted into service in 2011. Reports have mentioned that it has a range of 3,000 to 5,000 kilometres and has the capability of reaching targets deep inside neighbouring countries. The latest test comes after India successfully test-fired the indigenous new-generation medium-range ballistic missile Agni Prime. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India successfully tests intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-3

North Korea has confirmed the testing of a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Sunday, state media reported on Monday. &nbsp;

A camera, which was fitted with the test warhead, took photos while it was in space, said KCNA. &nbsp;

This comes as US and South Korean officials warned the latest missile launch may lead to resumed testing of long-range weapons and nuclear bombs. &nbsp;

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This was the seventh conducted by North Korea this year. For the first time, the country tested a nuclear-capable missile of that size since 2017. &nbsp;

South Korean and Japanese authorities had reported the launch on Sunday. They also condemned the act as a threat to regional security. &nbsp;

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"The inspection firing test was conducted for the purpose of selectively inspecting the ground-to-ground mid-range long-range ballistic missile Hwasong-12 and verifying the overall accuracy of this weapon system," North Korean state news agency KCNA reported.

According to North Korea previously, the Hwasong-12 can carry a "large-size heavy nuclear warhead." &nbsp;

The photos, which have been released by state media, show space-based images of North Korea and the surrounding areas with the help of a round camera lens. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Kim Jong Un, the country’s leader, was not reported to have attended the test. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

North Korea has confirmed the testing of a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Sunday, state media reported on Monday. A camera, which was fitted with the test warhead, took photos while it was in space, said KCNA.

North Korea has confirmed the testing of a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Sunday, state media reported on Monday. A camera, which was fitted with the test warhead, took photos while it was in space, said KCNA. This comes as US and South Korean officials warned the latest missile launch may lead to resumed testing of long-range weapons and nuclear bombs. Also Read: After latest missile test by Pyongyang, US urges N Korea to join direct talks This was the seventh conducted by North Korea this year. For the first time, the country tested a nuclear-capable missile of that size since 2017. South Korean and Japanese authorities had reported the launch on Sunday. They also condemned the act as a threat to regional security. Also Read: North Korea’s latest missile test appears to be its boldest in years "The inspection firing test was conducted for the purpose of selectively inspecting the ground-to-ground mid-range long-range ballistic missile Hwasong-12 and verifying the overall accuracy of this weapon system," North Korean state news agency KCNA reported. According to North Korea previously, the Hwasong-12 can carry a "large-size heavy nuclear warhead." The photos, which have been released by state media, show space-based images of North Korea and the surrounding areas with the help of a round camera lens. Kim Jong Un, the country’s leader, was not reported to have attended the test. (With inputs from agencies)

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