Archive · 1 Jan 2026
India Tests Pralay Missiles Successfully
India recently tested a new missile called Pralay.
This missile was developed in India and is designed to hit targets within a range of 150 to 500 kilometers.
The tests were done off the coast of Odisha and involved firing the missile multiple times to see how well it works.
Pralay is special because it uses advanced technology to guide itself accurately to its target.
It can carry different types of warheads and is meant to be used in conventional warfare.
The successful tests are an important step towards using this missile in the military.
The missile was developed with the help of several Indian labs and companies, and it was tested in front of important officials and industry representatives.
India successfully test-fired two Pralay missiles in quick succession off the coast of Odisha.
The Pralay missile is a quasi-ballistic missile with a range of 150 km to 500 km.
Developed by the DRDO, the missile is designed for conventional warfare and can carry a warhead of 500 kg to 1,000 kg.
The missile uses a state-of-the-art navigation system for high accuracy and precise terminal guidance.
The trials were conducted to validate the missile’s capabilities under realistic operational conditions and were witnessed by senior scientists, military representatives, and industry partners.
- Who
- India (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
- What
- Conducted user trials of the Pralay missile
- When
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Where
- Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast
- Why
- To assess the missile’s operational performance and validate its capabilities under realistic conditions
Pro-Indigenous Development
Skeptical of Rapid Deployment
Missile Development
Pro-Indigenous Development
The successful test of the Pralay missile showcases India's growing capability in indigenous missile development, reducing dependency on foreign technology.
Skeptical of Rapid Deployment
While the test is impressive, some experts caution about the rapid deployment of new missile systems without extensive long-term testing.
- Missile Name
- Pralay
- Developer
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Type
- Quasi-ballistic missile
- Range
- 150 km to 500 km
- Warhead Capacity
- 500 kg to 1,000 kg
- Navigation System
- State-of-the-art navigation system
- Location of Trials
- Dr Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha coast
- Date of Trials
- December 31, 2025
Sources
India Successfully Conducts User Trials of Pralay Missile Off Odisha Coast
India successfully test-fires Pralay missiles
India successfully test-fires Pralay missiles off Odisha coast
Pralay missile test successful: DRDO conducts salvo launch off Odisha coast
India Successfully Launches 2 Indigenous 'Pralay' Missiles In Succession
DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of indigenously developed Pralay missiles off Odisha coast
DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles
Watch | Pralay salvo test showcases India’s rapid fire missile power
India successfully test-fires two Pralay missiles off Odisha coast - Telegraph India
India successfully test-fires 2 Pralay missiles off Odisha coast
Salvo launch of Pralay missile conducted as part of user trials
Hyderabad Lab Plays Key Role In Pralay Missiles Launch
