DRDO Successfully Tests Salvo Launch of Two Pralay Missiles, Boosting India’s Tactical Strike Readiness

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday (December 31, 2025), successfully conducted a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher, marking a major milestone in the country’s tactical missile capability and signalling the system’s readiness for induction into the armed forces.

When were the Pralay test carried out?

The user evaluation trial was carried out at around 10:30 am off the coast of Odisha from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur.

According to DRDO, both missiles precisely followed their intended trajectories and met all mission objectives.

Their performance was validated by a network of tracking sensors deployed by ITR, while terminal events were independently confirmed through telemetry systems installed on a ship positioned near the designated impact points.

What is the Pralay missile?

Pralay is a solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic missile designed to deliver high-precision strikes against a wide range of targets.

Equipped with advanced guidance and navigation systems, the missile can carry different types of warheads, enhancing its operational flexibility for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.

The successful salvo launch demonstrates not only the missile’s accuracy but also the reliability of its launcher and associated command-and-control systems under rapid-fire conditions.

Which Indian agencies and firms built the Pralay missiles?

The missile has been developed by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with multiple DRDO laboratories, including the Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Advanced Systems Laboratory and Armament Research and Development Establishment.

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) served as the development-cum-production partners and integrated the systems for the trials.

Why were the tests important?

The tests were witnessed by senior DRDO scientists, representatives of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, and industry partners.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the services, defence public sector undertakings and industry, stating that the successful salvo launch establishes the missile’s reliability.

DRDO Chairman and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, Dr Samir V Kamat, said the achievement indicates the system’s imminent induction into service.