{"id":29048,"date":"2026-11-06T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T09:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/?p=29048"},"modified":"2026-11-06T09:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T09:01:19","slug":"pralay-missile-test-drdo-odisha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/pralay-missile-test-drdo-odisha\/","title":{"rendered":"DRDO Successfully Tests Pralay Quasi-Ballistic Missile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India has achieved another significant milestone in its defence technology programme as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile on 5 November 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The missile was tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Odisha, at approximately 11:10 AM. According to the Ministry of Defence, all test objectives were successfully achieved, as confirmed by data recorded through various range instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The successful test marks an important step towards the operational induction of Pralay into the Indian Armed Forces and strengthens India&#8217;s indigenous missile development capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Highlights of the Pralay Missile Test<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Missile Name:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Pralay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Developed By:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Missile Category:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Quasi-Ballistic Missile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Type:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Surface-to-Surface Missile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Test Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 5 November 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Launch Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Launch Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Approximately 11:10 AM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Main Development Agency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Production Partner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Defence Minister:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Rajnath Singh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Strengthening India&#8217;s conventional defence capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the Pralay Missile?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pralay is an indigenously developed, solid-propellant, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile designed to carry conventional warheads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is a short-range tactical missile developed to engage different types of ground-based targets with high precision. The missile incorporates advanced guidance and navigation technologies that improve its accuracy and operational effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of its important features is its ability to manoeuvre during flight, making its trajectory less predictable and creating additional challenges for enemy air defence systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pralay is reported to have an operational range of approximately 150 to 500 kilometres and a payload capacity of around 500 to 1,000 kilograms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is a Quasi-Ballistic Missile?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A quasi-ballistic missile combines characteristics of conventional ballistic missiles with the ability to manoeuvre during flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike traditional ballistic missiles, which generally follow a predictable curved trajectory, quasi-ballistic missiles can fly at relatively lower trajectories and change their course during flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This manoeuvrability makes interception more challenging for enemy missile defence systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pralay&#8217;s advanced navigation and guidance systems are designed to provide improved accuracy against different categories of targets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Development of the Pralay Missile<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Pralay missile has been developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with several other DRDO laboratories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is one of its development-cum-production partners and has manufactured the missile system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The missile&#8217;s first successful flight tests were conducted in December 2021. Since then, the programme has undergone several development and evaluation trials to validate its performance and operational capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The latest successful flight test was conducted as part of user evaluation trials involving the Defence Forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strategic Importance for India&#8217;s Defence<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The successful testing of Pralay is important for India&#8217;s national security and military modernisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strengthening Conventional Strike Capability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Pralay will provide the armed forces with an advanced conventional missile system for engaging important enemy targets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Boost to Indigenous Defence Manufacturing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Its development supports the Government of India&#8217;s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and reduces dependence on foreign defence technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Improved Military Preparedness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Advanced guidance, navigation and manoeuvrability can improve operational flexibility against emerging security threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Modernisation of Armed Forces:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The missile is intended for induction into the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, strengthening India&#8217;s tactical strike capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Important Organisations Associated with the Test<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>DRDO:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Responsible for research and development of the missile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Research Centre Imarat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Main development laboratory located in Hyderabad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Bharat Dynamics Limited:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Development-cum-production partner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Integrated Test Range:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Responsible for monitoring and collecting flight-test data at Chandipur, Odisha.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Ministry of Defence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Announced the successful test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The successful flight test of the indigenous Pralay quasi-ballistic missile represents an important achievement in India&#8217;s defence and technological development. It highlights the growing capabilities of DRDO and Indian defence industries in developing advanced missile systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With successful user evaluation trials, Pralay is moving closer to induction into the Indian Armed Forces. The missile will contribute to India&#8217;s conventional military capabilities, operational preparedness and long-term defence self-reliance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India has achieved another significant milestone in its defence technology programme as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile on 5 November 2026. The missile was tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Odisha, at approximately 11:10 AM. 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