DRDO Successfully Conducts Two Back-to-Back Pralay Missile Tests Off Odisha Coast

Odisha: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out two consecutive flight tests of the Pralay missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on July 28 and 29, marking a major milestone in India’s missile development program under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

These tests were conducted as part of user evaluation trials to validate both the maximum and minimum range capabilities of the quasi-ballistic missile system.

High-Precision Hits: Pralay Meets All Test Objectives

According to an official release, both missiles followed their intended trajectories with pinpoint accuracy, hitting the designated targets and meeting all mission objectives. The performance of various subsystems was confirmed through data collected via tracking sensors, including shipborne instruments near the impact points.

The trials were closely monitored by senior DRDO scientists, and representatives from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and industry partners.

About Pralay Missile

The Pralay missile is a canisterised surface-to-surface missile, designed for mobile launch and rapid response with a preparation time of under 10 minutes. It has:

• A range of 150 to 500 km
• Payload capacity of up to 1,000 kg
• Solid-propellant propulsion
• Quasi-ballistic trajectory, allowing late-stage manoeuvrability
• Enhanced operational survivability and precision targeting

Its agility and extended range offer the armed forces a conventional deterrence option, allowing them to strike strategic targets across the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan or Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China without breaching the nuclear threshold.

Developed by DRDO, Backed by Indian Industry

The Pralay missile system was developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with key DRDO labs including:

• Advanced Systems Laboratory
• Armament Research & Development Establishment
• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory
• Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory
• Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
• Research & Development Establishment (Engineers)
• Integrated Test Range (ITR)

It also involved major defence industry partners such as Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, and numerous MSMEs, showcasing India’s expanding self-reliant defence ecosystem.

With successful testing and induction of Pralay, India strengthens its conventional strike capabilities — offering swift retaliation and deep-strike options without crossing the nuclear threshold.

“Pralay represents India’s growing confidence in indigenous missile technology and strategic autonomy,” said defence analysts.

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