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President Mukherjee congratulates DRDO on the successful test-firing of Agni-V

| | Dec 27, 2016, at 02:23 am
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated DRDO on the successful test-firing of India’s indigenous Agni-V on Monday.

In a message to Dr. S. Christopher, Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development & Director General, DRDO, the President has said, " I extend hearty congratulations to all those associated with the successful test-firing of India’s indigenous Agni-V."

"I am happy to know that a number of new technologies have been incorporated in this version. Today's test demonstrates our advanced capabilities," Mukherjee said.

"Kindly convey my felicitations to the members of your team of scientists, engineers, and all others involved in this effort. Our nation is grateful for their hard work and proud of their accomplishment,” he said.

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