India has successfully tested its indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, marking another milestone in the country’s defence development programme.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the flight test on November 5, 2026, at around 11:10 am from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island. The trial was part of the missile’s user evaluation process.
According to the Defence Ministry, all test objectives were successfully achieved. Data collected by instruments deployed at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, confirmed the missile’s performance. The ministry said its induction into the armed forces had become imminent.
Pralay is a short-range, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile designed to carry conventional warheads. It has a strike range of 150 to 500 kilometres and a payload capacity of 500 to 1,000 kg.
The missile uses solid propellant technology and advanced guidance and navigation systems to improve accuracy. It was developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, in collaboration with other laboratories.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the armed forces and industry partners on the successful trial. He said the achievement would strengthen India’s indigenous defence technology and military preparedness.
The successful test brings Pralay closer to induction into the Indian armed forces.