DRDO tests Pralay missile off the Odisha coast

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a user-evaluation flight test of the Pralay missile off the Odisha coast on Thursday at 11:10 a.m. The missile met its test objectives, while onboard instruments recorded performance data. Pralay is an indigenously developed, solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile. Its stated range is 150 to 500 km, depending on payload. It can carry up to 1,000 kg over 350 km or a 500 kg payload over 500 km.

Notable Points

• Pralay’s development partners and technology lineage: Research Centre Imarat is Pralay’s lead integrator. Bharat Electronics and Bharat Dynamics Limited are its development and production partners. Pralay combines technologies developed for the Prahaar tactical missile and the Prithvi Defence Vehicle interceptor.