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February 03, 2015

Pakistan tests cruise missile, India its Agni-V missile
Islamabad (UPI) Feb 2, 2015
An air launched cruise missile indigenously developed by Pakistan successfully conducted on performed on Monday a successful flight test. Inter Services Public Relations, a media organization of Pakistan's military, said the Ra'ad missile has a range of about 207 miles and incorporates stealth capabilities. Ra'ad flies at a low altitude, is highly maneuverable and can carry nuclear warhead or a conventional one. Additional details on missile specifications, however, were not disclosed. / ... read more

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