Balasore, Odisha: In a major boost to India’s tactical strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight-tests of the Pralay missile on July 28 and 29, 2025. The trials were carried out from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast as part of user evaluation exercises to assess both the missile’s maximum and minimum range performance.
High Accuracy, Full Mission Success
The missiles followed their intended trajectory flawlessly and hit the target points with pinpoint accuracy. According to DRDO, the objectives of the tests were fully met, and all subsystems performed as expected. The tracking data collected by various sensors, including those on ships stationed near the impact zones, confirmed the missile’s high-precision performance.
Advanced Home-Grown Missile System
Pralay is a solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic missile system developed indigenously by DRDO. It incorporates cutting-edge navigation and guidance systems to ensure exceptional targeting precision. The missile is designed to carry multiple types of warheads, making it a versatile platform for targeting a wide range of enemy assets.
The project is spearheaded by the Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat (RCI) with support from a network of DRDO laboratories. These include the Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Advanced Systems Laboratory, Armament Research & Development Establishment, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, R&DE (Engineers), and the Integrated Test Range.
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Robust Industry Partnership Behind the Missile
The missile’s development also involved key public-sector partners such as Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited, along with numerous private industries and MSMEs, highlighting India’s growing defence manufacturing ecosystem.
Senior DRDO scientists, user representatives from the Indian Air Force and Indian Army, as well as industry stakeholders, were present during the successful trials, which mark a crucial milestone in the missile’s journey toward operational induction.
Leadership Applauds Technological Milestone
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, the armed forces, and the industry partners for the achievement. “The missile, equipped with advanced technologies, will significantly enhance the operational capabilities of our forces,” he said.
Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, also congratulated the teams involved. He emphasized that the successful completion of these Phase-1 flight tests clears the path for the missile’s induction into active service in the near future.
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