Pralay Missile 

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased the Pralay missile on the occasion of the Republic Day parade 2025. 

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About Pralay Missile  

• Pralay is an indigenous surface-to-surface short-range quasi-ballistic missile. 
• The missile is equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system and integrated avionics, ensuring precision targeting even in challenging terrains. 
• It is meant for deployment along both the Line of Control (LoC) as well as the Line of Actual Control (LAC). 

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Features 

• Operational Range: 400 km  
• Payload Capacity: 500 to 1,000 kg. 
• Propulsion: It is powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor. 
• Guidance systems: It provides a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters. 

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Do you know? 

Prithvi Missile is the first short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by India.