The Indian Defense Ministry has approved the procurement of one regiment of Pralay ballistic missiles for deployment along the Line of Actual Control and Line of Control.It will be established on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. This is a big decision for the Indian Army. The Army has installed these missiles along with conventional enterprises. Approval was given in the recent Defense Procurement Council meeting. It can stop enemies from 150 to 500 kilometers.This missile was tested twice on 21 December and 22 December 2022.
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- ‘Pralaya’ is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
- The strike range of ‘Pralaya’ is 150 to 500 kilometers.
- It can carry 350 kg to 700 kg of conventional weapons.
- It is highly versatile as it is capable of carrying a variety of weapons.
- The guidance system in this missile includes state-of-the-art navigation and integrated avionics.
- It is also capable of defeating interceptor missiles. Therefore it has been designed like an advanced missile.
- Also, the missile is capable of changing its course after traveling a certain distance in the air. It can change its trajectory mid-flight.
- It is powered by a solid propellant rocket motor.
- It has been developed by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).