Pralay Missile Salvo Launch Tested by DRDO Off Odisha
Why in the news
DRDO tested a rapid two-missile firing of the Pralay from one launcher, which was described as a big step for India’s non-nuclear missile strength.
Key facts
- Salvo launch: two missiles fired one after another from the same launcher.
- Test site: off the Odisha coast; tracking was done by sensors of ITR Chandipur.
- Both missiles were indigenously developed by DRDO.
| Feature | Pralay |
|---|---|
| Class | Short-range surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile |
| Warhead type | Conventional (non-nuclear) |
| Range | About 150-500 km |
| Platform | Road-mobile TEL |
| Guidance | Advanced, high-accuracy navigation |
| Role | Precision hits on high-value enemy targets |
About the Pralay missile
- It is built to strike valuable enemy assets precisely, using an advanced navigation system.
- Being road-mobile, it can be moved and fired from a launcher vehicle.
Exam angle
- Type of missile: short-range surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic; carries conventional warheads only.
- Launcher: road-mobile Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL).
- Tracking range: Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha.
- Salvo launch means several missiles fired in quick succession from one launcher.