New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Wednesday successfully executed a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles off the Odisha coast, representing a significant advancement in the weapon system’s user evaluation phase. The missiles, featuring cutting-edge navigation technology for enhanced precision, were fired in rapid succession from a single launcher.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that DRDO conducted the test at approximately 10.30 am on December 31, 2025, from the Odisha coastline. Both missiles were launched sequentially from one launcher as part of ongoing user evaluation trials.
Officials stated that both missiles accurately tracked their designated trajectories and accomplished all mission parameters. The Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur monitored the performance through tracking sensors, while onboard telemetry systems positioned on ships near the impact zones verified terminal phase events.
Salvo lunch of two Pralay Missile in quick succession from same launcher were successfully conducted today from ITR, Chandipur. The flight test was conducted as part of User evaluation trials. Both the missiles followed the intended trajectory meeting all flight objectives. pic.twitter.com/QeJYVDhL1l
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) December 31, 2025
“The flight test was conducted as part of user evaluation trials. Both the missiles followed the intended trajectory, meeting all flight objectives as confirmed by tracking sensors,” the defence ministry stated.
Defence Minister Praises Successful Test
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended DRDO, the Armed Forces, defence public sector undertakings, and industry collaborators for the successful salvo launch, noting that it has demonstrated the Pralay missile system’s dependability.
“The successful completion of the salvo launch of the Pralay missile has established the reliability of the missile,” he remarked.
DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat also praised the teams responsible for the test launch, stating that the accomplishment “indicates imminent readiness of induction of the system with the users.”
Technical Specifications of Pralay
Pralay is a solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic missile featuring sophisticated guidance and navigation systems designed for high accuracy. The weapon can deploy various warhead types and strike multiple target categories, strengthening the armed forces’ operational versatility.
The missile was developed by the Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad, working alongside multiple DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited, serving as development-cum-production partners, integrated the systems for these trials.
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Senior DRDO scientists, representatives from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, and industry officials observed the salvo launch.