DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-Test of Missile Pralay
Ministry of Defence · Security · Posted 05 NOV 2026 7:47PM
What happened
DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, paving the way for its military induction.
Why it matters for UPSC
This test highlights India's progress in indigenous defense manufacturing and technological capabilities under the security syllabus.
Key objectives
- Conducted flight-test of quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast on November 5, 2026.
- Indigenously developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, along with other DRDO laboratories.
- Produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited as a Development-cum-Production-Partner.