Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully conducted salvo launch of two ‘Pralaya’ missiles from the same launcher. Two launches of Pralay missile have been carried out in quick succession from the same launcher. Pralay missile is a solid fuel based indigenous quasi-ballistic missile. It is fitted with a state-of-the-art guidance and navigation system, which ensures its high accuracy.
This missile is capable of carrying different types of warheads and hitting different targets. The launch took place near the Odisha coast on the morning of 31 December at around 10.30 am.
According to the Defense Ministry, both the missiles followed a prescribed path precisely. During this the missiles successfully accomplished all the flight objectives. Missile flight and terminal events were confirmed by tracking sensors deployed at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. The accuracy of the missile flight was also confirmed through telemetry systems present on naval ships deployed near the target area.
Salvo launch of two Pralay Missile in quick succession from same launcher were successfully conducted today from ITR, Chandipur. The flight test was conducted as part of user evaluation trials. Both the missiles followed the intended trajectory meeting all flight objectives. pic.twitter.com/QeJYVDhL1l
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) December 31, 2025
The missile has been developed by the Research Center Building, Hyderabad along with other laboratories of DRDO. These include collaboration with Defense Research and Development Laboratory, Advanced Systems Laboratory, Armament Research and Development Establishment, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, R&D Establishment (Engineers), and Integrated Test Range.
Integration of the systems for testing was done by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited. The tests were witnessed live by senior DRDO scientists, representatives of the Indian Air Force and Indian Army, as well as representatives of Defense Public Sector Undertakings and industry.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Defense PSUs and Industry on the success of this rapidly completed double launch. He said that the success of the salvo launch has firmly proved the reliability of the ‘Pralaya’ missile system.
Meanwhile, Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development and DRDO Chief, Dr. Sameer V. Kamat congratulated the scientists and teams involved in the test. He said that this achievement indicates that the system will be ready for induction with users soon.
Let us tell you that this success further strengthens India’s indigenous missile technology and quick strike capability.
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