Pralay Missile Latest News
Recently, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out a salvo launch of two indigenous Pralay missiles.
About Pralay Missile
- It is an indigenously developed short-range, surface-to-surface missile.
Features of Pralay Missile
- It is a solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile.
- The missile is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads against various targets.
- Range: The missile has a range of 150-500 km and can be launched from a mobile launcher.
- Payload capacity: It has a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.
- The missile is capable of carrying conventional warheads.
- It is equipped with guidance systems that provide a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters.
- Speed: It reaches terminal speeds of Mach 6.1 and can engage targets such as radar installations, command centers, and airstrips.
- It has the ability to change its path after covering a certain range midair.
- Developed by: It has been developed by Research Centre Imarat and in collaboration with other Defence Research & Development Organisation labs.
- Industry partners: Bharat Dynamics Limited & Bharat Electronics Limited and many other industries and MSMEs.
Source: TH
Last updated on January, 2026
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