India says it has successfully test-fired its longest-range missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead across much of Asia and the Middle East.
India's defense ministry says the Agni-three missile was launched Thursday from Wheeler Island, off the eastern Indian state of Orissa. The ministry described the test as a "milestone" in India's development of missile technology.
This is the second time India has test-fired the Agni-three missile. Its first test ended in failure last July.
The Agni-three has a range of more than 3,000 kilometers, putting China's major cities within striking distance.
India has been developing home-grown missiles since 1983 as part of efforts to establish itself as a world power.
Some information for this report was provided by Reuters.
