The DRDO Pralay missile test was successfully conducted off the Odisha coast on November 5, 2026, with all flight-test objectives achieved.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the test at around 11:10 am from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island.
Test data captured by various range instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, confirmed that all objectives were met, according to the Defence Ministry.
Pralay missile developed by DRDO laboratories
Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, developed the indigenously designed missile along with other DRDO laboratories.
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), one of the development-cum-production partners, manufactured the system.
The flight-test took place in the presence of senior DRDO officials, industry representatives and members of the Defence Forces. It was conducted as part of user evaluation trials.
According to the Defence Ministry, the successful test brings the missile system closer to induction into the armed forces.
Rajnath Singh congratulates DRDO and industry partners
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Defence Forces and industry partners on the successful flight-test.
He said the missile incorporates advanced technologies and would strengthen the military’s technological capabilities and operational preparedness against emerging threats.
Defence Secretary and Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D Rajesh Kumar Singh also congratulated the teams involved in the test.
