At a time when the Indian defence researchers are developing a large number of tactical missile systems, the Cabinet Committee on Security has given approval for setting up a new missiles testing range in Andhra Pradesh.
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned US Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Monday, condemning the incident as a "proxy war" instigated by Washington and vowing retaliatory measures in response.
The package will include 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, 45 Army Tactical Missile Systems, the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System and related equipment.