India Tests Two Pralay Missiles Back-to-Back From Single Launcher in Odisha

In a major boost to India's tactical missile capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on December 31 carried out a successful back-to-back launch of two Pralay missiles from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The missiles were fired at around 10:30 am, both launched in rapid sequence from the same launcher - a significant milestone for India's missile programme.

The trial was undertaken as part of user evaluation exercises to assess the weapon system's performance under real-world operational conditions. Confirming the success, DRDO shared an update on X, stating that the twin launch met all mission objectives.

Both projectiles were tracked throughout their flight paths and were found to have followed the intended trajectories precisely. ITR's range sensors monitored the movement from lift-off to impact, confirming accuracy and reliability. In the terminal stage, advanced telemetry systems placed on a ship in the downrange area verified that the missiles achieved the expected results.

About the Pralay Missile

Pralay is a solid-fuel, quasi-ballistic missile developed entirely in India. Designed for high accuracy and advanced manoeuvring, it is capable of carrying multiple warhead configurations and is engineered to strike a wide spectrum of targets, including tactical and strategic assets. Considered a critical component of India's expanding deterrence and battlefield strike arsenal, Pralay strengthens short-range conventional missile capabilities.

The successful trial marks the collective contribution of DRDO's leading laboratories-including Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL). The integration of missile systems was supported by defence-sector partners such as Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited. Senior DRDO scientists, along with officials from the Indian Army, Air Force, and industry collaborators, were present during the tests.