DRDO Conducts Successful Salvo Launch of Pralay Missile

On 31st December 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a salvo launch of two indigenous Pralay missiles from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha, marking a key milestone in user evaluation trials.

Key Points

Test Location: The flight tests were conducted off the coast of Odisha, with tracking support provided by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.
User Evaluation Trials: The launches were part of user evaluation trials, a critical phase before operational induction into the Armed Forces.
Mission Success: According to the Ministry of Defence, both missiles followed their intended trajectories and successfully met all mission objectives.
Tracking and Validation: Missile performance was tracked by sensors deployed by ITR, while terminal events were validated using telemetry systems aboard ships positioned near the designated impact points.
Missile Features: Pralay is a solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic missile equipped with advanced guidance and navigation systems to ensure high precision.
Operational Flexibility: The missile is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads, enabling engagement of a wide range of targets.