The new version of the missile was testfired successfully and would be inducted in the strategic forces to complement one of the existing missiles in the same class.
The missile would be lighter and easier to operate in comparison with the existing missile.
In the last phase while moving close to its target, the missile moves at hypersonic speeds, the sources said further.
The DRDO has been working towards completing total self-reliance in the field of strategic missiles and has enhanced its efforts further after the call of Aatmanirbhar Bharat by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the defence sector earlier this year, the sources said.
India also successfully testfired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile which can hit targets at over 400 km strike range which is at least more than 100 kms from the previous capability of the missile.
