DRDO Conducts Back-to-Back Successful Flight-Tests of Indigenous ‘Pralay’ Missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island.
Science and Technology
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight-tests of the indigenous 'Pralay' quasi-ballistic missile on July 28 and 29, 2025.
- These tests were conducted during User Evaluation Trials by the Indian Armed Forces from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast.
- The 'Pralay' missile is a short-range, solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile with a range capability of 150 to 500 kilometers. It is designed to carry conventional warheads ranging from 350 to 700 kilograms and is capable of delivering payloads between 500 to 1,000 kilograms.
- The missile was launched from high-mobility vehicles equipped with a twin-launcher configuration, enabling rapid deployment across active border zones. The successful tests validate its operational mobility and accuracy across multiple mission scenarios, enhancing India’s strategic strike capabilities.
Main Point :- (i) The development of the ‘Pralay’ missile is led by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) under DRDO in collaboration with key labs such as the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) and Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL). It is supported by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and several MSMEs, ensuring 100% indigenous development under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defence.
(ii) The flight tests were conducted under User Evaluation Trials to assess the missile's minimum and maximum range capabilities. Both launches successfully demonstrated quasi-ballistic trajectories with pinpoint accuracy, striking targets in the Bay of Bengal and meeting all mission objectives.
(iii) Technical validation involved the use of advanced tracking systems and sensors from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), including ship-mounted sensors. All onboard subsystems performed flawlessly, confirming full system readiness and mission compatibility under real-world operational conditions.
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Headquarters: New Delhi
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