The missile was fired Friday from a navy warship in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of eastern Orissa state, said defense ministry spokesman Sitanshu Kar.

"The missile test was a success and hit the intended targets," Kar said.

The home-developed Dhanush, or Bow missile, can hit a target up to 350 kilometers away.

Friday's test was part of routine trials that defense scientists conduct to test various parameters of the missile, the official said.

India is developing a range of missiles to strengthen its defense capability, including the short-range Prithvi ballistic missile, the medium-range Agni and Akash missiles, the anti-tank Nag, and the supersonic Brahmos missile, developed jointly with Russia.

AP