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‘Pralay’ ballistic missile testfired; can strike targets upto 500 kms

The missile is powered with solid propellant rocket motor

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India on Wednesday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’, from Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.

According to a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) statement, the new missile followed the desired quasi ballistic trajectory and reached the designated target with high degree accuracy, validating the control, guidance and mission algorithms. 

“All the sub-systems performed satisfactorily. All the sensors deployed near the impact point across the eastern coast, including the down range ships, tracked the missile trajectory and captured all the events,” it said.

The missile is powered with solid propellant rocket motor and many new technologies. It has a range of 150-500 kilometre and can be launched from a mobile launcher. The missile guidance system includes state-of-the-art navigation system and integrated avionics.

DRDO chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy said ‘Pralay’ is a new generation surface-to-surface missile equipped with modern technologies and induction of this weapon system will give the necessary impetus to the armed forces.

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