DRDO successfully conducts range validation tests of ‘Pralay’ missile system
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the range capabilities of the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile system ‘Pralay’ over two consecutive days from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The trials were conducted as part of the User Evaluation Trials in collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, both minimum and maximum range capabilities of the missile were validated during the flight tests held on Monday and Tuesday. The missile followed the predetermined trajectory and precisely hit the designated targets, fulfilling all mission objectives.
All onboard subsystems functioned as expected, and data from the tests were recorded using a network of tracking sensors and instruments, including those mounted on a ship stationed near the impact zone.
The ‘Pralay’ missile, developed by DRDO, is a solid propellant-driven, surface-to-surface weapon system designed to carry various types of warheads and engage multiple target profiles. The development involved several DRDO laboratories, including the Research Centre Imarat, Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Advanced Systems Laboratory, and other key institutions, in collaboration with industry partners such as Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, and several MSMEs.
The trials were observed by senior DRDO scientists, representatives from the Indian Air Force and Indian Army, as well as industry stakeholders.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, the Armed Forces, and industry partners for the successful trials. He said that the missile system, equipped with advanced technologies, will enhance the nation’s defence capabilities.
Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, congratulated the teams involved and said the successful completion of these phase-1 flight tests marks a crucial step toward the missile’s eventual induction into the Armed Forces.
