DRDO fires two Pralay missiles in a salvo
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What happened
- DRDO launched two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast on 31 December 2025 [PIB].
Background
- Pralay is a quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile. Its job is conventional strikes, not nuclear deterrence.
Why it matters
- A salvo launch shows the system can saturate enemy defences. That is how it would be used in war.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-31): DRDO launched two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast on 31 December 2025.
- A salvo launch shows the system can saturate enemy defences. That is how it would be used in war.
Quotable data pointDRDO launched two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast on 31 December 2025.
PIB: Defence: Pralay salvo launch, 31 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Pralay.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Pralay is a
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PIB.
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Launch area
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PIB.
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Developer
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PIB.
Official source: PIB: Defence: Pralay salvo launch, 31 Dec 2025
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