Indian officials say they have successfully tested a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly with Russia. 

The Indian Defense ministry says the "Brahmos" missile, with a range of 280 kilometers, was tested Sunday in the eastern Indian state of Orissa. The missile can carry a 200 kilogram conventional warhead and fly up to 14 kilometers high at twice the speed of sound. 

It is charged by solid propellant and can be launched from a ship, submarine or aircraft. The missile has a pre-set trajectory but a sensor on its head can adjust its strike course. 

The missile was first tested last year and officials expect more tests before it is approved for service in both the Russian and Indian armed forces. 

The missile is being developed in a joint venture between government-run companies of India and Russia. More than 70 percent of India's defense hardware is from the former Soviet Union and Russia. 

Some information for this report provided by AP.

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