India successfully tests ‘Pralay’ missile off Odisha coast – India has successfully test-fired the short-range, surface-to-surface guided ballistic missile ‘Pralay’ off the Odisha coast in Balasore on December 22, 2021. the test was conducted from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
- The missile achieved the desired quasi ballistic trajectory and successfully reached the designated target with high degree accuracy, validating the control, guidance and mission algorithms.
- ‘Pralay’ Missile has been developed by the Defence Research Development Organisation and it is based on the Prithvi Defence Vehicle from the Indian ballistic missile programme.
‘Pralay’ Missile
- It is equipped with a solid-propellant rocket motor and many new technologies, also has a state-of-the-art navigation system and integrated avionics.
- It has a range of 150-500 kilometres.
- The Missile can be fired from a mobile launcher.
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