New Delhi, Nov 05 (VNI) : The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight-test of its indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile ‘Pralay’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha at around 11:10 am on November 5, 2026. The test was conducted as part of user evaluation trials, marking a significant milestone towards the missile’s induction into the armed forces.
According to the Ministry of Defence, all test objectives were fully met, as confirmed by data captured through various range instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur. The successful flight-test demonstrated the missile’s performance and its readiness for further induction-related processes.
The missile has been indigenously developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), one of the Development-cum-Production Partners, has manufactured the missile system. The test was conducted in the presence of senior DRDO officials, representatives from the industry and the Defence Forces.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Defence Forces and industry partners on the successful flight-test. He stated that the missile, equipped with advanced technologies, would further strengthen the technological capabilities and operational preparedness of the military in addressing emerging threats.
Defence Secretary, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh also congratulated the teams associated with the successful test. With all objectives achieved, the successful flight-test has brought the induction of the Pralay missile system closer. VNI NEWS,
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