Salvo Test of ‘Pralay’ Missile

On 31st December 2025, a successful salvo launch of two ‘Pralay’ missiles was conducted in quick succession off the coast of Odisha.

The test demonstrated the missile system’s rapid-launch capability, operational reliability, and battlefield readiness.

Development and Test Details

Aspect	Details
Test Date	Conducted on 31st December 2025.
Test Location	Conducted off the coast of Odisha.
Conducted By	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Developed By	Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories.

Key Features of ‘Pralay’ Missile

Feature	Details
Type	A surface-to-surface, short-range, quasi-ballistic missile.
Strike Range	Has a strike range of approximately 150–500 km.

What is a Salvo Test?

A Salvo Test involves firing multiple missiles in quick succession from the same launcher to check simultaneous launch capability and operational reliability.

It demonstrates the missile system’s precision, rapid-fire capability, and battlefield readiness.

PT Facts

Pralay: A surface-to-surface short-range quasi-ballistic missile.
RCI Hyderabad: A DRDO laboratory involved in missile systems.
Quasi-Ballistic Missile: Follows a depressed trajectory and can manoeuvre during flight.
Salvo Launch Tests: Assess quick-response capability and operational reliability.

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