{"id":36519,"date":"2025-08-02T09:43:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T04:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36519"},"modified":"2025-08-02T09:43:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T04:13:32","slug":"pralay-missile-drdo-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Pralay Missile DRDO Test: Two Successful Trials Confirm Range and Precision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#Pralay_Missile_DRDO_Test_successfully_conducted_on_July_28%E2%80%9329_2025_confirms_Indias_tactical_strike_capability_with_150%E2%80%93500_km_range_radar_evasion_and_battlefield_mobility\" >Pralay Missile DRDO Test successfully conducted on July 28\u201329, 2025 confirms India\u2019s tactical strike capability with 150\u2013500 km range, radar evasion, and battlefield mobility.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#Two_Consecutive_Successful_Flight_Tests_of_Pralay_Missile_by_DRDO\" >Two Consecutive Successful Flight Tests of Pralay Missile by DRDO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#B_Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >B) Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#Enhancing_Indias_Tactical_Deterrence\" >Enhancing India\u2019s Tactical Deterrence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#Boost_to_Strategic_Readiness_and_Mobility\" >Boost to Strategic Readiness and Mobility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#Validation_of_Technology_and_Precision\" >Validation of Technology and Precision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#Integration_Into_Indias_Defence_Architecture\" >Integration Into India\u2019s Defence Architecture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#C_Historical_Context\" >C) Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#Evolution_of_Pralay_Missile_Project\" >Evolution of Pralay Missile Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#Context_of_Regional_Security_and_Strategic_Imperatives\" >Context of Regional Security and Strategic Imperatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#D_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CPralay_Missile_Tests%E2%80%9D\" >D) Key Takeaways from \u201cPralay Missile Tests\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#1_What_is_the_Pralay_missile\" >1. What is the Pralay missile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#2_Why_is_the_Pralay_missile_significant_for_Indias_defence_forces\" >2. Why is the Pralay missile significant for India\u2019s defence forces?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#3_When_were_the_recent_flight_tests_of_the_Pralay_missile_conducted\" >3. When were the recent flight tests of the Pralay missile conducted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#4_What_is_the_range_of_the_Pralay_missile\" >4. What is the range of the Pralay missile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#5_Which_organisations_contributed_to_the_development_of_the_Pralay_missile\" >5. Which organisations contributed to the development of the Pralay missile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#6_What_technology_does_the_Pralay_missile_incorporate\" >6. What technology does the Pralay missile incorporate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#7_Is_Pralay_nuclear-capable\" >7. Is Pralay nuclear-capable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#8_Which_branches_of_the_Indian_Armed_Forces_will_use_Pralay\" >8. Which branches of the Indian Armed Forces will use Pralay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#9_What_makes_Pralay_difficult_to_intercept\" >9. What makes Pralay difficult to intercept?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#10_How_is_Pralay_launched\" >10. How is Pralay launched?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pralay-missile-drdo-test\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pralay_Missile_DRDO_Test_successfully_conducted_on_July_28%E2%80%9329_2025_confirms_Indias_tactical_strike_capability_with_150%E2%80%93500_km_range_radar_evasion_and_battlefield_mobility\"><\/span><strong>Pralay Missile DRDO Test<\/strong> successfully conducted on July 28\u201329, 2025 confirms India\u2019s tactical strike capability with 150\u2013500 km range, radar evasion, and battlefield mobility.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_Consecutive_Successful_Flight_Tests_of_Pralay_Missile_by_DRDO\"><\/span>Two Consecutive Successful Flight Tests of Pralay Missile by DRDO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overview of the Test Events<\/strong><br>In a milestone development for India\u2019s defence sector, the Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two <strong>back-to-back successful flight tests<\/strong> of the <strong>Pralay quasi\u2011ballistic missile<\/strong> from <strong>Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island<\/strong> off the coast of Odisha on <strong>July\u202f28 and 29,\u202f2025<\/strong>. These trials were part of <strong>User Evaluation Trials<\/strong> aimed at validating both <strong>minimum and maximum range capabilities<\/strong> of the missile system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Precision and Performance Achieved<\/strong><br>During the tests, the missile precisely followed pre\u2011planned trajectories and struck designated targets with <strong>pin\u2011point accuracy<\/strong>, satisfying all mission objectives. All onboard <strong>subsystems<\/strong> functioned as expected, verified using telemetry and tracking data from sensors deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), including monitoring instruments aboard a ship near the impact zone <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technical Profile of Pralay Missile<\/strong><br>Pralay is an <strong>indigenously developed<\/strong>, <strong>solid\u2011propellant<\/strong>, <strong>quasi\u2011ballistic surface\u2011to\u2011surface missile<\/strong> equipped with <strong>state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art guidance and navigation systems<\/strong> that enable mid\u2011flight trajectory maneuvers and high strike accuracy. It can carry multiple types of conventional warheads and is designed with built\u2011in <strong>radar evasion<\/strong> capability. The missile has an <strong>operational range of 150\u2013500\u202fkm<\/strong> and weighs approximately <strong>5,000\u202fkg<\/strong>It can be mounted on a mobile <strong>Tatra\/BEML 12\u00d712 launcher<\/strong>, thereby enhancing battlefield mobility <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Development and Collaboration<\/strong><br>The missile system was developed under the leadership of DRDO\u2019s <strong>Research Centre Imarat (Hyderabad)<\/strong>, in collaboration with multiple DRDO laboratories (including DRDL, ASL, ARDE, HEMRL, DMRL, TBRL, R&amp;DE Engineers) and industry partners such as <strong>Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)<\/strong> and <strong>Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)<\/strong>, alongside numerous MSMEs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Official Recognition and Future Induction<\/strong><br>Senior scientists, representatives of the <strong>Indian Army and Indian Air Force<\/strong>, and industry stakeholders witnessed the tests. Defence Minister <strong>Rajnath Singh<\/strong> praised DRDO and its partners for the achievement, emphasizing the missile\u2019s strategic value. DRDO Chairman <strong>Dr Samir V. Kamat<\/strong> remarked that successful completion of <strong>Phase\u20111 trials<\/strong> paves the way for <strong>final induction into the Armed Forces in the near future<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Pralay-missile-DRDO-test\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianmasterminds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pralay-Missile.jpg\" alt=\"Pralay missile DRDO test\" title=\"Pralay missile DRDO test\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pralay missile DRDO test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>B) Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhancing_Indias_Tactical_Deterrence\"><\/span>Enhancing India\u2019s Tactical Deterrence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The successful consecutive trials of Pralay underscore India\u2019s growing <strong>self-reliance in advanced missile technology<\/strong>. With the missile&#8217;s <strong>150\u2013500\u202fkm range<\/strong>, high precision, and radar evasion features, India gains a potent <strong>non-nuclear strike capability<\/strong> critical for countering threats along both the <strong>LAC and LoC<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_to_Strategic_Readiness_and_Mobility\"><\/span>Boost to Strategic Readiness and Mobility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pralay\u2019s deployment on a <strong>road\u2011mobile launch platform<\/strong> enhances <strong>rapid deployment flexibility<\/strong>. The mobility allows swift response in battlefield scenarios, offering operational advantage and strengthening India\u2019s deterrence postures in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validation_of_Technology_and_Precision\"><\/span>Validation of Technology and Precision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trials validated essential subsystems including <strong>guidance, navigation, control algorithms<\/strong>, and <strong>MaRV<\/strong> technology (Maneuverable Re\u2011entry Vehicle). Through telemetry and tracking systems, DRDO confirmed that the missile met all <strong>mission parameters<\/strong> with high consistency, offering a roadmap for final deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integration_Into_Indias_Defence_Architecture\"><\/span>Integration Into India\u2019s Defence Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post-tests, Pralay is likely to be integrated into the planned <strong>Integrated Rocket Force<\/strong> alongside other indigenous systems like BrahMos and Pinaka. It complements India\u2019s broader strategy of enhancing conventional deterrence through <strong>advanced and precise battlefield platforms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Historical_Context\"><\/span>C) Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Pralay_Missile_Project\"><\/span>Evolution of Pralay Missile Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Initiated in 2015<\/strong>, Project Pralay was cleared by the MoD the same year with development completed by 2021, followed by user trials and weapon orders beginning late 2022 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India approved <strong>120 Pralay missiles<\/strong> for procurement in <strong>January 2023<\/strong>, subsequently expanding to a further batch of <strong>250 missiles<\/strong> worth \u20b97,500\u202fcrore by <strong>April 2023<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system shared technological lineage with DRDO\u2019s <strong>Prahaar tactical missile<\/strong>, adapting and extending its operational envelope and accuracy for long-range battlefield use <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context_of_Regional_Security_and_Strategic_Imperatives\"><\/span>Context of Regional Security and Strategic Imperatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pralay\u2019s development was partially driven by the need to counter <strong>Pakistan\u2019s Nasr tactical weapon<\/strong> and <strong>China\u2019s DF-12 (Dongfeng\u201112)<\/strong> missile systems. It offers a <strong>conventional, precise, and flexible strike capability<\/strong>, serving as a deterrent to limited conflicts while avoiding nuclear escalation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CPralay_Missile_Tests%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>D) Key Takeaways from \u201cPralay Missile Tests\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Pralay is an <strong>indigenous quasi\u2011ballistic missile<\/strong> with a range of <strong>150\u2011500\u202fkm<\/strong>, capable of high-precision conventional strikes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>DRDO conducted <strong>two consecutive test flights<\/strong> on <strong>July 28\u201329, 2025<\/strong>, validating both <strong>minimum and maximum range<\/strong>, with the missile achieving pin\u2011point accuracy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>The tests confirmed the <strong>functionality of guidance, navigation, control subsystems<\/strong>, and <strong>MaRV tech<\/strong>, verified via telemetry from ITR sensors and ship\u2011based instruments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>The missile is <strong>truck\u2011mobile<\/strong>, weighs ~<strong>5,000\u202fkg<\/strong>, and employs radar\u2011evading trajectories making it harder to detect or intercept.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Developed by <strong>Research Centre Imarat<\/strong> with collaboration from multiple DRDO labs, BEL, BDL, and MSMEs; successful Phase\u20111 testing clears the way for its <strong>induction into the Indian Armed Forces<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pralay missile DRDO test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Pralay_missile\"><\/span>1. <strong>What is the Pralay missile?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pralay missile is a surface-to-surface, quasi-ballistic missile developed indigenously by DRDO. It is designed for tactical battlefield operations with a range of 150\u2013500\u202fkm and can carry conventional warheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_the_Pralay_missile_significant_for_Indias_defence_forces\"><\/span>2. <strong>Why is the Pralay missile significant for India\u2019s defence forces?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It enhances India\u2019s conventional strike capability, providing a precision-attack option without resorting to nuclear weapons. Its mobility and radar-evading features increase strategic flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_When_were_the_recent_flight_tests_of_the_Pralay_missile_conducted\"><\/span>3. <strong>When were the recent flight tests of the Pralay missile conducted?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two consecutive successful flight tests were conducted on July 28 and 29, 2025, at the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_range_of_the_Pralay_missile\"><\/span>4. <strong>What is the range of the Pralay missile?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The missile has an operational range of <strong>150 to 500 kilometres<\/strong>, depending on payload configuration and trajectory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_organisations_contributed_to_the_development_of_the_Pralay_missile\"><\/span>5. <strong>Which organisations contributed to the development of the Pralay missile?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project was led by DRDO\u2019s Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad, with contributions from DRDL, ASL, ARDE, BEL, BDL, and multiple Indian MSMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_technology_does_the_Pralay_missile_incorporate\"><\/span>6. <strong>What technology does the Pralay missile incorporate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It includes advanced inertial navigation, solid-propellant propulsion, and MaRV (Maneuverable Re-entry Vehicle) capabilities for precise terminal-phase guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Is_Pralay_nuclear-capable\"><\/span>7. <strong>Is Pralay nuclear-capable?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, Pralay is a conventional missile and is not designed to carry nuclear warheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_branches_of_the_Indian_Armed_Forces_will_use_Pralay\"><\/span>8. <strong>Which branches of the Indian Armed Forces will use Pralay?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both the Indian Army and Indian Air Force are expected to induct the missile into their tactical missile arsenals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_makes_Pralay_difficult_to_intercept\"><\/span>9. <strong>What makes Pralay difficult to intercept?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p 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