DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch of Indigenous Pralay Missiles off the Odisha Coast
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a salvo launch of two indigenous Pralay missiles from a single launcher. The test took place off the coast of Odisha at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur. Both missiles followed their intended trajectories and met all mission objectives, as confirmed by tracking sensors and telemetry systems. These flight tests were part of user evaluation trials. The Pralay is a quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile designed for short-range precision strikes, significantly enhancing India's tactical battlefield capabilities and deterrence.
Key Points
- DRDO conducted a successful salvo launch of two Pralay missiles from the same launcher on Wednesday.
- The test was conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
- Pralay is an indigenous surface-to-surface missile developed for tactical precision strikes.
- The salvo launch validates the missile's capability to be fired in quick succession from a single mobile platform.
Exam Facts
- The test was conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
- Pralay is a surface-to-surface, short-range quasi-ballistic missile.
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