Successful Test: India successfully tested the Prithvi-2 missile off the coast of Odisha.

Characteristics: Prithvi-2, developed by DRDO, has a range of 350 kilometers and can carry nuclear warheads.

Significance: The missile is a key part of India's nuclear arsenal and is known for high precision.

Variants: The Prithvi missile series includes three variants: Prithvi-1, Prithvi-2, and Prithvi-3.

History: Prithvi-1 was introduced in 1994 with a range of 150 km; Prithvi-2 entered service in 2003; Prithvi-3, a two-stage missile, was first tested in 2000.