PM Narendra Modi hails defence scientists for successful test of missile

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the Advanced Air Defence Missile, the second level of two-tier interceptor missile system that can destroy hostile ballistic missiles.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the defence scientists for the successful testing of interceptor missile and said it is a proud moment for the entire country.

"Hearty congratulations to our defence scientists for the successful demonstration of ballistic missile defence capability," he tweeted.

"With this, India joins the select group of five nations with such capability- a proud moment for the entire country," he added in another tweet.

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the Advanced Air Defence (AAD) Missile, the second level of two-tier interceptor missile system that can destroy hostile ballistic missiles. 

The latest test comes less than a month after India successfully tested the Prithvi Defence Vehicle (PDV) interceptor missile on February 11.