• India successfully conducted the second flight test of indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’ off the Odisha coast.

• For the first time, flight tests of a ballistic missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), have been conducted successfully in two consecutive days. 

• The missile, launched from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island, met all the mission objectives.

• DRDO had successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the missile on December 22.

• The second launch was monitored by all the range sensors and instruments, including telemetry, radar and electro-optic tracking system deployed across the eastern coast and the downrange ships positioned near the impact point.

• With a range of 150 to 500 km, Pralay is powered with solid propellant rocket motor and other new technologies. The missile guidance system includes state-of-the-art navigation and integrated avionics.

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