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DRDO Salvo-Launches Two Pralay Missiles Off Odisha, Meeting User Trial Goals

Officials say the back-to-back launch from a single launcher demonstrates reliability signaling near-term induction.

Overview

  • The missiles were fired around 10:30 am from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, with both following planned trajectories.
  • Tracking sensors at ITR confirmed performance, and shipborne telemetry verified terminal events near the impact points.
  • Pralay is an indigenously developed solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile with advanced guidance for high precision.
  • The system was developed by Research Centre Imarat with multiple DRDO labs, with integration by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited for these tests.
  • Designed for conventional roles, Pralay can carry various warheads with a reported range of roughly 150–500 km.