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DRDO Test‑Fires Pralay Missile as Induction Moves Closer

Integrated Test Range data confirmed the solid‑fuel quasi‑ballistic system met performance goals for range, payload, manoeuvre capability, launcher mobility

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DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the indigenously developed 'Pralay' surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile off the Odisha coast
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Overview

  • The DRDO conducted a user-evaluation flight test on Thursday, Nov. 5 at about 11:10 a.m., and the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur recorded that the missile met all stipulated objectives.
  • Pralay is an indigenously developed, solid‑propellant quasi‑ballistic surface‑to‑surface missile with a strike range of roughly 150–500 km and payload options of about 500–1,000 kg.
  • The test was witnessed by senior DRDO officials, defence representatives and industry partners and validated guidance, mid‑flight manoeuvring and other performance parameters needed for operational use.
  • Research Centre Imarat and other DRDO labs led development while Bharat Dynamics Limited served as a development‑cum‑production partner, bringing the system closer to formal induction into the armed forces.
  • Because Pralay uses solid fuel and mobile launchers, it boosts launcher mobility and launch readiness and could strengthen conventional strike and deterrent posture as production and fielding proceed.