Indian `Pralay` ballistic missile to counter China
Indian armed forces are gearing up to acquire the `Pralay` ballistic missile which can hit targets from 150 to 500 Kms as border conflict with China continues. The proposal moved by the Indian defense forces is at an advanced stage and is scheduled to be taken up for clearance during a high-level meeting this week. The proposal comes at a time when the Indian forces are working on the creation of a rocket force that has been in discussion at the highest levels in the Defence Ministry. The missile was successfully tested twice on two consecutive days last year by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and since then, the forces are working towards its acquisition and induction. With a range of 150 to 500 km, `Pralay` is powered by a solid propellant rocket motor and other new technologies. The missile guidance system includes state-of-the-art navigation and integrated avionics. `Pralay` is a quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile. The advanced missile has been developed in a way to be able to defeat interceptor missiles. It has the ability to change its path after covering a certain range in mid-air. The Pralay missiles along with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles would be the longest-range tactical weapon system in Indian defense forces as the long-range strategic weapons are controlled by the strategic forces command.
Indian armed forces are gearing up to acquire the `Pralay` ballistic missile which can hit targets from 150 to 500 Kms as border conflict with China continues. The proposal moved by the Indian defense forces is at an advanced stage and is scheduled to be taken up for clearance during a high-level meeting this week. The proposal comes at a time when the Indian forces are working on the creation of a rocket force that has been in discussion at the highest levels in the Defence Ministry. The missile was successfully tested twice on two consecutive days last year by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and since then, the forces are working towards its acquisition and induction. With a range of 150 to 500 km, `Pralay` is powered by a solid propellant rocket motor and other new technologies. The missile guidance system includes state-of-the-art navigation and integrated avionics. `Pralay` is a quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile. The advanced missile has been developed in a way to be able to defeat interceptor missiles. It has the ability to change its path after covering a certain range in mid-air. The Pralay missiles along with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles would be the longest-range tactical weapon system in Indian defense forces as the long-range strategic weapons are controlled by the strategic forces command.
