Indian Navy Test-Fires Missile Amid Tension With Pakistan

The Indian Navy Thursday stated that a surface-to-air missile had been successfully test-fired from its newest indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Surat. The missile successfully intercepted and destroyed an approaching, low-flying target traveling quickly at sea level, which represents an important milestone in maritime defense capabilities of India.

Following the terror attack, tensions have been prevailing between India and Pakistan.

The Indian Navy test also coincided with a maritime notice given by Pakistan, which has declared its intention to test a surface-to-surface missile from the Karachi coast between April 24 and 25. Indian defense authorities are keeping a close eye on events across the border, officials quoted by news agency ANI said.