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Upgraded Ballistic Missile Is Tested

April 25 2012

Pakistan

Pakistan has successfully tested a nuclear-capable missile a few days after rival India carried out a similar test, reports CBS News.

On Wednesday, the Hatf IV Shaheen-1A intermediate-range missile was launched into the sea, according to a military statement.

The missile has a longer range than the Shaheen-1, which has a declared range of 465 miles, according to the statement.

Last Thursday, India successfully test-launched the new Agni-V nuclear-capable missile, which has...

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