Source: TOI
Subject: Defence
Context: DRDO has successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast, marking a key milestone in user evaluation trials.
About Pralay Missile:
What it is?
- Pralay is an indigenously developed solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile designed for high-precision conventional strikes against a wide range of targets.
Aim:
- Provide the Indian Army and Indian Air Force with a rapid-response, high-accuracy conventional strike capability
- Strengthen tactical deterrence and battlefield dominance through precision strikes
Key features:
- Quasi-ballistic trajectory: Makes interception difficult for enemy air defence systems.
- Range: ~150 km to 500 km
- Type: Quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile
- Solid propellant: Ensures quick launch readiness and high reliability.
- Advanced guidance and navigation: Delivers high precision against diverse targets.
- Multiple warhead capability: Can carry different types of warheads for varied mission requirements.
- Salvo launch capability: Ability to fire multiple missiles in quick succession from the same launcher, enhancing saturation attack potential.
Significance:
- Boosts indigenous missile capability under Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence.
- Enhances India’s conventional deterrence without escalating to strategic nuclear use.
- Improves operational readiness and survivability through rapid, accurate strikes.
