There were unconfirmed media reports that the missile would be scrapped due to multiple test failures .
It was then reported that the project has been given an 18 - month extension , till June 2018 , to fix all outstanding issues .
There were unconfirmed media reports that the missile would be scrapped due to multiple test failures but it was then reported that the project has been given an 18 - month extension , till June 2018 , to fix all outstanding issues .