NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted two consecutive flight tests of the indigenously developed Pralay missile on July 28 and 29, 2025.
The tests were carried out from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha as part of User Evaluation Trials to validate the missile system’s full operational envelope, specifically its maximum and minimum range capabilities.
According to DRDO, both flight-tests were successful in every parameter. The missiles followed the predetermined trajectories with high precision and reached the designated impact points with pin-point accuracy, thereby meeting all mission objectives. The performance of all onboard subsystems was in line with expectations. This was further confirmed using tracking data captured by an array of advanced sensors deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), including specialized instrumentation on a ship stationed near the impact zone.
About the Pralay Missile
Pralay is a solid-propellant quasi-ballistic missile, developed indigenously with cutting-edge navigation and guidance systems. It is designed to deliver high-precision strikes and is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads tailored for various strategic targets. The missile is a versatile platform, suited for deployment in various combat scenarios, including time-critical operations.
The missile has been developed under the leadership of Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in close collaboration with a host of other DRDO laboratories. These include:
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Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL)
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Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL)
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Armament Research & 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)
In addition to DRDO labs, major contributions were made by Indian defense industry partners such as Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), along with several other industries and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.
High-Level Participation and Commendations
The successful flight-tests were witnessed by senior DRDO scientists, officials from the Indian Air Force and Indian Army, and industry representatives, highlighting the collaborative efforts that went into developing the advanced missile system.
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh extended his congratulations to DRDO, the Armed Forces, and industry partners for the successful mission. “The missile, equipped with modern technologies, will give a further technological boost to our Armed Forces in countering emerging threats,” he said.
Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, also lauded the teams behind the mission. He noted that the successful completion of the phase-1 flight-tests is a major step forward and paves the way for the early induction of Pralay into the Indian Armed Forces.
With these trials, India has reinforced its capability to develop and deploy next-generation tactical missile systems, enhancing its deterrence posture and strategic reach.
