DRDO Indigenous Pralay Missile Test: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested its homegrown Pralay missile off the Odisha coast. The test took place on November 3 at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur. The missile successfully hit two simulated targets placed around 500 kilometres away.
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DRDO Tests Pralay Missile From Chandipur in Odisha
The missile was fired from Launch Complex-3 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur. During the test, it successfully engaged two simulated targets located approximately 500 kilometres away.
Pralay is a surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile developed by DRDO. It has a reported maximum strike range of 500 kilometres and can carry different types of warheads depending on the military requirement.
The successful test helped demonstrate its ability to reach and strike targets over long distances. It also added another important test to the missile’s development and evaluation programme.
Authorities had also made special safety arrangements before the launch. More than 2,500 people living in nearby villages were moved to temporary shelters. The evacuation was carried out to keep civilians away from the missile testing and impact areas.
All About India’s Indigenous Pralay Missile
Pralay is powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor. Unlike ordinary ballistic missiles that follow a more fixed path, a quasi-ballistic missile can make changes to its flight path during its journey. This gives it more flexibility while approaching its target.
The missile also uses modern guidance and navigation systems to improve its accuracy. Its mobile launching system allows it to be fired from land-based vehicles. This gives the armed forces more flexibility in moving and using the weapon.
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According to the Ministry of Defence, Pralay has a range of 150 to 500 kilometres. It can also carry different types of warheads to deal with different targets.
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Pralay is part of India’s efforts to make more defence equipment within the country. In July 2025, DRDO successfully conducted two consecutive flight tests to check its maximum and minimum range capabilities. Both tests achieved their planned objectives.
In December 2025, DRDO also successfully tested two Pralay missiles one after another from the same launcher during user evaluation trials.
