Archive · 5 Aug 2025
India Tests Pralay and Akash Prime Missiles for Defense
India recently tested two advanced missiles: Pralay and Akash Prime.
Pralay is a new type of missile that can change its path and hit targets with great accuracy.
Akash Prime is an upgraded version of an existing missile, designed to shoot down things in the air, especially in cold, high-altitude areas.
Both missiles are made in India and use smart technology to hit their targets.
Akash Prime is also equipped with special features, improving its precision.
DRDO successfully tested the Pralay quasi-ballistic missile off the coast of Odisha.
Pralay is an indigenously-developed solid propellant missile with high precision guidance.
Pralay is designed to carry various warheads and will be inducted into the Indian Army.
Akash Prime, an upgraded variant, was successfully tested in Ladakh for high-altitude air defense.
Akash Prime features an indigenous RF seeker for improved accuracy and enhanced low-temperature performance.
- Who
- DRDO developed the missiles.
- What
- Testing of Pralay and Akash Prime missiles.
- When
- Pralay tested in July 2021 and Akash Prime recently.
- Where
- Pralay tested off Odisha coast, Akash Prime in Ladakh.
- Why
- To enhance India's defense capabilities with advanced missile systems.
Defense Strategy Considerations
Defense Technology Strategy
Missile Deployment Strategy
Defense Strategy Considerations
Prioritize diverse missile capabilities
Defense Technology Strategy
Focus on specific threats, such as high-altitude regions.
- Missile Type (Pralay)
- Quasi-ballistic missile
- Propellant (Pralay)
- Solid
- Warhead (Pralay)
- Conventional
- First Test (Pralay)
- December 2021
- Missile Type (Akash Prime)
- Surface-to-air missile
- Range (Akash Prime)
- 27-30 km
- Altitude (Akash Prime)
- Operates in areas above 4,500m