India successfully test fired 'Pralay', short-range tactical ballistic missile (TBM), from the Abdul Kalam Island located off the coast of Odisha, Indian media report.
The missile, developed by the Defense Research and Development Organisation, was launched at approximately 9:50 am and achieved all of its mission objectives. Sophisticated tracking instruments closely monitored its trajectory along the coastline, ensuring precision.
Pralay is a surface-to-surface TBM with a range of 350-500 kilometres and with a payload capacity of 500 to 1,000 kilograms.
This missile is specifically designed for deployment along the Line of Actual Control opposite China.
Earlier, in December 2021, the missile was successfully tested twice. The Ministry of Defence has already ordered 370 Pralay missiles for use with the upcoming rocket forces, alongside the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
