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India successfully test-fires indigenously developed Pralay missile
India has conducted a successful test of Pralay, a short-range surface-to-surface missile developed entirely by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The quasi-ballistic weapon system is capable of carrying a payload of 500 to 1,000 kilograms.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Monday successfully test-fired Pralay, marking another milestone in India's indigenous defence capabilities. The quasi-ballistic missile demonstrated its operational readiness during the test conducted at a designated range facility.
Pralay is engineered as a short-range surface-to-surface weapon system with a payload capacity ranging from 500 to 1,000 kilograms. The missile's development represents India's continued effort to reduce its dependence on imported defence systems and strengthen its self-reliance in critical military technology.
The successful test adds to India's growing portfolio of indigenously developed missile systems. The DRDO has been progressively enhancing its capabilities in aerospace and defence technologies, with Pralay representing a significant addition to the country's tactical weapons arsenal.
The test comes amid India's broader push to bolster its defence infrastructure through domestic innovation. The successful demonstration of Pralay underscores the technical expertise available within India's defence research establishments and the government's commitment to achieving greater strategic autonomy in military capabilities.