India to open new DRDO missile testing range in West Bengal
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: India is building a new missile testing facility in Junput, West Bengal, adding to its existing range in Chandipur, Odisha. The project is part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s effort to expand testing sites for advanced weapons, including upgraded Agni ballistic missiles and Akash air‑defence systems. The new range is expected to enhance national defence capabilities and stimulate economic growth in the region.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Tribune India
- Right-leaning (1): Times of India
Sources
- India to get another major DRDO missile testing range in Bengal — Times of India (right-leaning)
- India upgrading Agni, Akash missile system to boost range — Tribune India (center)