Muscat: India has successfully tested an Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile and become a 'space power', according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The project, dubbed 'Mission Shakti', is 100 percent indigenous and makes India the fourth country in the world to acquire such capability, Modi stated.
"In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come. One such moment is today.
"Mission Shakti was a highly complex one, conducted at extremely high speed with remarkable precision," he added. "It shows the remarkable dexterity of India’s outstanding scientists and the success of our space programme," he added.
"It will make India stronger, even more secure and will further peace and harmony."
According to Amit Shah, President of the ruling BJP party, the missile successfully targeted a live satellite.
"It is a proud moment for all Indians. I congratulate all the scientists involved with Mission Shakti and thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring that India continues to safeguard the interest of its people and secures them on all fronts.