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Danush ready for induction

New Delhi Sept. 29. After the success of the surface-to-surface missile Prithvi, and Agni, Indian scientists have achieved another major breakthrough by successful completion of trials of the country's first-ever sea-to-surface missile, Danush, paving the way for its induction into the Navy.

``The Naval version of the Prithvi missile, christened Danush, is ready for induction after successful trials at sea,'' said V. K. Atre, Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister, hinting that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was also close to achieving success with the country's first-ever anti-tank missile, Nag. — PTI

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