Balasore Nov 9 (UDN): : The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a test of its indigenously developed ‘Pralay’ missile, marking another significant milestone in India’s defence capabilities.
The missile was test-fired at around 11:10 AM on Thursday from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Bhadrak district, under the jurisdiction of the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Balasore.
According to the technical data analysis conducted by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, all the objectives of the test were successfully achieved. The successful trial is being viewed as another major achievement for India’s defence research and technological advancement.
The ‘Pralay’ missile has been jointly developed by DRDO and Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat (RCI) using advanced indigenous technologies. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), an organisation associated with DRDO, has undertaken its design and related development work.
The test was conducted in the presence of senior DRDO officials, representatives from the defence industry and members of the Indian Armed Forces. The successful testing is expected to further strengthen the operational and strike capabilities of the Indian Army, enhancing its ability to respond effectively to potential security threats.
Following the successful trial, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the defence forces and industry partners for their achievement. He expressed confidence that the advanced missile system, developed using indigenous technology, would significantly strengthen the technological capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces and enhance their preparedness to deal with emerging security challenges.
The successful test of the ‘Pralay’ missile marks another important step towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and advanced missile technology.
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