Successful test of ‘Pralay’ Quasi-class ballistic missile
India on Thursday successfully flight-tested a quasi-ballistic missile called “Pralay” from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Ministry of Defence said the successful flight test of the ballistic missile was conducted at around 11:10 am on Thursday.
According to the Ministry of Defence, data received from various instruments deployed at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur confirmed that all the test objectives were met. The missile was developed using indigenous technology by the Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and the DRDO.
The system was manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited, a development and production partner. The flight test was conducted as part of a User Evaluation Trial (UET), attended by senior DRDO officials, industry representatives, and members of the defense forces.
This successful test paves the way for the system’s induction into the Army. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the security forces on the successful test. He stated that this missile, equipped with cutting-edge technologies, will further strengthen the Army’s technical capabilities and operational preparedness against emerging threats.
Defense Secretary, Secretary of the Department of Defense Research and Development, and Chairman of DRDO, Rajesh Kumar Singh, also congratulated the teams involved in this successful test. Earlier, India had successfully test-fired the Agni-4 ballistic missile. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh had given this information. (UPDATED ON 5TH NOVE 2026)
