In a major milestone for India’s indigenous missile capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession on 31 December 2025. The tests, carried out from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha, mark a significant step towards the operational induction of the missile system with the Indian Armed Forces.
Successful User Evaluation Trials Off Odisha Coast
The salvo launch took place at around 10:30 hrs as part of user evaluation trials, a critical phase before operational deployment. Both missiles were launched in quick succession from the same launcher, demonstrating the system’s robustness and operational flexibility.
According to DRDO, the missiles followed the intended trajectory and met all flight-test objectives. The performance was independently verified through tracking sensors deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, while telemetry systems installed onboard ships near the impact points confirmed the terminal events.
Pralay Missile: Advanced Indigenous Strike Capability
Pralay is an indigenously developed, solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic missile equipped with state-of-the-art guidance and navigation systems, ensuring high precision and accuracy. The missile is designed to carry multiple types of warheads and is capable of engaging a wide range of targets, enhancing India’s conventional deterrence capability.
The successful salvo launch underscores Pralay’s ability to deliver rapid and accurate strikes, a critical requirement in modern battlefield scenarios.
Collaborative Development Across DRDO and Indian Industry
The missile has been developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with multiple DRDO laboratories, including:
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Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)
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Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL)
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Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE)
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High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
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Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL)
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Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)
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Research & Development Establishment (Engineers)
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Integrated Test Range (ITR)
The Development-cum-Production Partners, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), integrated the systems for the tests, with extensive support from other Indian industries. The launches were witnessed by senior DRDO scientists, representatives of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, and industry partners.
Leadership Applauds Successful Missile Tests
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), and industry partners for the successful salvo launch. He stated that the achievement establishes the reliability of the Pralay missile system, particularly its ability to perform repeated launches in quick succession.
Echoing this sentiment, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat, congratulated the teams involved and noted that the successful trials indicate the system’s imminent readiness for induction into the Armed Forces.
Conclusion
The successful salvo launch of two Pralay missiles represents a major leap in India’s indigenous missile development programme. By validating precision, reliability, and rapid-launch capability, DRDO has reinforced India’s conventional strike readiness and self-reliance in defence technology. The achievement not only strengthens national security but also signals that Pralay is on the threshold of operational deployment with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
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Source: PIB
