India tests Pralay missile with multi-warhead capability

India conducted a successful test-firing of the Pralay missile on Thursday, marking a key development in its military capabilities. The missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.

The Pralay missile, a short-range surface-to-surface weapon, is capable of carrying conventional warheads and has a range of 150 to 500 km. It is designed to strike targets with high precision using state-of-the-art guidance and navigation systems.

The Defence Ministry stated that the test was conducted as part of user evaluation trials and met all stipulated objectives. Data collected by range instruments confirmed the success of the flight test, according to the ministry.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the DRDO, defence forces, and industry partners for the successful test. The missile, developed through collaboration with Research Centre Imarat and other DRDO laboratories, is produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited.

Senior officials from DRDO, industry representatives, and defence forces were present during the test. The ministry said the successful trial brings the induction of the system closer, as confirmed by the test results.