NEW DELHI: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the successful flight-test of quasi-ballistic missile ‘Pralay’ from Dr APJ Abdul
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Unlike traditional ballistic missiles that follow a high, predictable parabolic path, a quasi-ballistic missile stays within the atmosphere, flies on a lower trajectory, and can execute mid-flight and terminal manoeuvres. “All test objectives were fully met as confirmed by the test data captured by various range instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur,” a defence ministry’s release said.
Watch Rajnath Singh Announces ₹2.12 Lakh Crore Defence Push: What Will India’s Forces Get?Lauding DRDO, defence forces and industry partners for the successful launch, defence minister Rajnath Singh posted on X, “The test was conducted as part of user evaluation trials and successfully met all the stipulated objectives...
This successful trial marks another significant milestone in strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities.”The missile, with ranges from 150 km to 500 km, can reach hypersonic terminal speeds of around Mach 5 to Mach 6.1 and can carry payloads of 50 kg to 1,000 kg.The Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, along with other DRDO labs, has indigenously developed the missile.
Bharat Dynamics Ltd, one of the development-cum-production partners, has produced the system.The flight-test was conducted in the presence of senior officials from DRDO, representatives from the industry and the defence forces, as part of user evaluation trials.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaPhotostoriesHot PicksBank of Baroda recruitmentIIT DelhiAbdul El-SayedCBSE Date Sheet 2027Delhi AQIGurgaon murderElon MuskBengaluru milk priceDonald trumpKaty PerryTired of too many ads?go ad free nowDefence Videos 08:00 KYIV IN FLAMES!
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