What happened:
On December 31, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out a successful salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast as part of user evaluation trials. Conducted around 10:30 am, both missiles followed their intended trajectories and met all mission objectives, with performance validated by tracking sensors at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, and onboard telemetry systems. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and industry partners, noting that the trials established the system’s reliability.
Why it matters to India:
The successful salvo launch reinforces India’s growing indigenous missile capabilities, enhances the credibility of the Pralay quasi-ballistic missile for precision strikes, and strengthens the armed forces’ operational flexibility and deterrence posture through reliable, domestically developed defence systems.