The Indian defence ministry has approved the acquisition of a regiment
of ‘Pralay’ ballistic missiles for deployment along the Line of Actual
Control and the Line of Control.
‘Pralay’ will become the longest-range surface-to-surface missile in the
Army’s inventory and will form a key part of India’s Rocket Force, alongside
the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
About Pralay:
‘Pralay’ has a strike range of 150 to 500 kilometres and can carry a
conventional warhead of 350 kg to 700 kg.
It is highly versatile, capable of carrying different types of warheads,
and features advanced technology to counter interceptor missiles.
It can alter its trajectory mid-flight and is powered by a solid
propellant rocket motor.
Developed by the Défense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
Similar foreign missiles of the same class include Dongfeng 12
(CSS-X-15), Precision Strike Missile, and 9K 720 Iskander and Hyunmoo 2
missile.
Pralay fills the gap of a conventionally armed ballistic missile that is
not hampered by 'No First Use' nuclear policy.
