The trials aimed to validate both the maximum and minimum range capabilities of the missile system. According to DRDO, the missiles precisely followed their intended trajectories and struck their targets with pin-point accuracy, meeting all mission objectives.
All subsystems of the missile performed as expected, as confirmed by data from various tracking sensors. These included instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) and on a ship positioned near the designated impact point.
Pralay is a solid-propellant quasi-ballistic missile developed using advanced guidance and navigation technologies to ensure high precision. It is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads for engaging a range of targets.
The missile system was developed by Research Centre Imarat in collaboration with several other DRDO laboratories and industry partners. These include Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, and various MSMEs across the country.
The tests were witnessed by senior DRDO scientists, user representatives from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, and industry officials. Their presence marked a key milestone in the system’s development and validation.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh commended the achievement, stating, “The missile equipped with modern technologies will give further technological boost to the Armed Forces against threats.” He congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and the industry for the successful outcome.
Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, also praised the teams involved. “The successful completion of this phase-1 flight tests paves the way for induction of the system into the Armed Forces in near future,” he said.
