File photo of an Indian missile test. PHOTO: FILE
Test-fired at around 10:22am at Dr Abdul Kalam Island, the two-stage solid propelled ballistic missile can carry a payload of 1,000kg over a distance of over 2,000 km.
The test came a day after India test-fired Brahmos land-attack missile for the second consecutive day, according to the Hindustan Times.
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Agni-II is considered one of the key weapon systems of India's nuclear programme. Developed as part of medium and long range Agni series of missile systems, it is equipped with a special navigation system to achieve high degree of accuracy.
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