Hyderabad Lab Plays Key Role In Pralay Missiles Launch
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Research Center Imarat (RCI) played a key role in the successful salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles, which were test-fired in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast on December 31, 2025.
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) said the launches, which were carried out around 10.30 am as part of user evaluation trials, met all mission objectives. Both missiles followed the intended trajectory and reached the required parameters; this was confirmed by tracking sensors installed at the Chandipur Integrated Test Range in Odisha. Terminal events were confirmed through telemetry systems installed on a ship near the crash site.
Pralay is a solid-fuel, semi-ballistic missile equipped with advanced guidance and navigation systems to ensure precision. It is capable of carrying different types of warheads to attack various targets.
The system has been developed by RCI in collaboration with multiple DRDO laboratories, including Defense Research and Development Laboratory, Advanced Systems Laboratory, Armaments Research and Development Establishment, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) and Integrated Test Range.
The missile systems for the trials were integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited with support from other Indian industry partners. The tests were witnessed by senior DRDO scientists, representatives of the Indian Air Force and Army and industry officials.
Defense minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, armed forces, defense public sector organizations and industry partners and said the salvo test proved the reliability of the Pralay missile system. DRDO chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat said that successful trials showed that the system is ready to be used in the armed forces.
