Successful test firing of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile launched from an underwater platform in the Bay of Bengal helps our country complete the nuclear triad, meaning capability to fire nuclear missiles from surface, air and underwater. This is another feather in the hat of our space scientists of whom the country is very proud. The missile has been indigenously built and its successful firing takes India into the group of advanced countries like USA, France, Russia and China. On April 19, 2012, India had taken a giant leap in the missile field when it test-fired nuclear-capable Agni-V Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile that has brought China within its reach with a strike range of over 5000 km.
Our leadership has often stated that India is a peace loving country and does not believe in sword-rattling. We want disputes to be resolved through peaceful negotiations, which is the right thing to do. But unfortunately we are surrounded by hostile neighbours who have now developed a nexus and are working in tandem against our interests. There are talks of encirclement of India which means that these neighbouring countries have nefarious designs against our security and sovereignty. Therefore, the Government of India is duty bound to provide adequate defence capability that can meet any exigency. We have to keep our armed forces in full preparedness and equipped with latest weaponry and war machine to deter the enemy from making any foolhardy adventure.
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