DRDO Successfully Conducts Pralay Missile User Trials in Odisha
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday with the successful user trials of the indigenously developed Pralay short-range ballistic missile.
The tests were conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Odisha.
According to defence officials, two missiles were launched around 10:00 am, followed by another shortly thereafter.
All launches met their stated objectives without deviations, underscoring the missile’s reliability under operational conditions.
The Pralay missile, designed for conventional combat roles, has an operational strike range of 150–500 km.
It is capable of carrying warheads weighing between 500 and 1,000 kg, making it suitable for precision strikes against strategic targets such as radar installations, command centres, and airstrips.
Equipped with an advanced Inertial Navigation System (INS) and a radio frequency seeker, the missile ensures accurate guidance and high target precision.
The latest trials validated these navigation and accuracy systems, further strengthening confidence in the missile’s readiness for deployment.
Developed entirely with indigenous technologies, Pralay reflects India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and its commitment to enhancing strategic capabilities.
