NE DEFENCE BUREAU
NEW DELHI, DEC 31
In a significant stride towards strengthening India’s tactical strike capability, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha at around 1030 hrs on December 31, 2025.
Salvo lunch of two Pralay Missile in quick succession from same launcher were successfully conducted today from ITR, Chandipur. The flight test was conducted as part of User evaluation trials. Both the missiles followed the intended trajectory meeting all flight objectives. pic.twitter.com/QeJYVDhL1l
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) December 31, 2025
The flight-test, carried out as part of user evaluation trials, saw both missiles follow their intended trajectories and meet all mission objectives, validating the system’s precision, reliability and operational readiness. The launches were closely tracked and confirmed by range sensors of the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, with terminal events verified through ship-based telemetry systems deployed near the impact points.
- Twin Quasi-Ballistic Missiles Fired in Rapid Succession from Single Launcher
- User Evaluation Trial Confirms Accuracy, Reliability and Strike Capability
- Major Boost to India’s Indigenous Tactical Missile Arsenal
High-Precision Indigenous Missile System
Pralay is an indigenously developed solid-propellant quasi-ballistic missile, equipped with advanced guidance and navigation systems that ensure high accuracy against a wide range of targets. The missile is capable of carrying multiple types of conventional warheads, offering flexibility across varied operational scenarios.
The successful salvo launch demonstrates the missile’s ability to perform rapid sequential strikes, a critical requirement for modern battlefield operations and deterrence.
Collaborative Development and Production
The missile has been developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, in collaboration with multiple DRDO laboratories including Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Advanced Systems Laboratory, Armament Research and Development Establishment, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Research & Development Establishment (Engineers), and the Integrated Test Range.
The system has been integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited, with active participation from Indian industry partners. The trials were witnessed by senior DRDO scientists, user representatives from the Indian Air Force and Indian Army, and industry stakeholders.
Clear Signal of Induction Readiness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Air Force, the Indian Army, defence public sector undertakings and industry partners on the successful execution of the missile launches in quick succession, stating that the trials have firmly established the reliability of the Pralay missile system.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Samir V Kamat also congratulated the teams involved, noting that the successful flight-tests indicate the imminent readiness of the Pralay missile for induction with the users.
