India Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile That Could Reach Beijing

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Submitted by guttentag on Thursday April 19, 2012 @05:02AM

guttentag writes "The New York Times reports that India said Thursday it had successfully launched a missile with nuclear capability and a 3,100-mile range, giving it the ability to strike Beijing and Shanghai. It is suggested that this intended as a "deterrent" against attack by China. One hopes that China will not respond by announcing plans to deter India from using this."

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Need to worry about chine.. (Score:1)

by netgearexpert123 (2621593) writes:

You are right. hope that China will not respond by announcing plans to deter India from using this.
Powerful Capabilities (Score:2)

by rubycodez (864176) writes:

The missile can carry 3 to 10 independently targeted nuclear warheads (MIRV), is transportable along roads in its canister, and can strike 70% of Europe. This is a true game changer in Asia, and the Chinese no doubt will invigorate their nuclear delivery systems

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Need to worry about chine.. (Score:1)

Powerful Capabilities (Score:2)