Amid border tensions with China, India successfully tests Agni V missileThe test was carried out to validate new technologies and equipment on the missile that are now lighter than before, news agency ANI reported citing defence sources.India on Thursday successfully conducted night trials of nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni V, which is capable of hitting targets beyond 5,000 kilometres with very high level of accuracy.The test was carried out to validate new technologies and equipment on the missile that are now lighter than before, news agency ANI reported citing defence sources.Things to know about India's test fires of missiles:- The existing variant of Agni IV is capable of hitting targets at a range of 4,000km, while Agni III can hit 3,000km and Agni II can fly up to 2,000km.- The night trials of Agni IV ballistic missile were carried out in June this year in a boost to India's military capabilities."