India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of its indigenous Pralay quasi-ballistic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on November 5, 2026.
The test was carried out at approximately 11:10 am, marking another development in India’s efforts to strengthen its indigenous missile capabilities and defence preparedness.
Pralay is a surface-to-surface, short-range quasi-ballistic missile designed to strike strategic military targets with high precision. Its manoeuvrable flight trajectory is intended to make interception more difficult for enemy air defence systems.
The missile is designed to carry conventional warheads and engage targets such as military installations, command centres and other high-value infrastructure.
The Pralay programme forms part of India’s broader initiative to develop advanced domestically manufactured defence systems and reduce dependence on imported military technology.
The November 5 flight test represents another milestone in the development of India’s tactical missile capabilities, although detailed performance results and the specific objectives achieved during the latest trial have not been independently verified.
