Defence and Security

The Defence analysis and Development Organisation (DRDO) wednesday with success carried out the maiden test of ‘Pralay’

·        The Defence analysis and Development Organisation (DRDO) with success carried out the maiden test of ‘Pralay’, a new surface-to-surface conventional quasiballistic missile, during a boost for India’s tactical battlefield strategy.

·        A quasi-ballistic missile has a low trajectory, and whereas its largely ballistic, it will manoeuvre in flight.

·        The missile has a range of 150-500 kilometres and has been developed consistent with specifications given by eventual user, the Army.

·        The missile was trial from the Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of odisha and met all its intention.

·        The missile is powered with a solid propellant rocket motor and various new technologies.

·        Capable of being launched from a mobile launcher, its the most recent navigation system and integrated avionics, and can be a part of the Artillery Corps of the military.

·        Pralay are the longest-range surface-to-surface missile within the inventory of the military, that sources said can provides a fillip to their operational plans.

·        While cruise missiles have high agility, stealth and even loitering capability, ballistic missiles have the advantage of speed and countering them may be a very tough task even for contemporary air defence systems.