Army’s SFC successfully executes Agni-II launch mission

• Agni-II launch was successfully executed by Army’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
• The Missile after its launch from the Wheeler Island travelled more than 2,000 km in 700 seconds and hit the target are in Bay of Bengal accurately.
• It is nuclear-capable missile which can carry warheads of one tonne.
• The success of the launch marks the preparedness of the Army to handle it independently.

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012