With reference to the Pralay missile, consider the following statements: 1. The flight test was conducted from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island. 2. The Pralay is an indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile. 3. The missile was manufactured by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

DRDO successfully flight-tests indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Defence technology· Prelims· 5 November 2026

Indigenization of missile technology: a key GS3 topic on Atmanirbhar Bharat and strategic autonomy.

Why in news

The DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island to meet user evaluation trials.

Background

The Pralay missile is a quasi-ballistic missile developed by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). The flight test was conducted on November 5, 2026, from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island.

Facts for Prelims

S&TPralay: An indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile.
BodyDRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation responsible for the flight test.
BodyRCI: Research Centre Imarat is the body that developed the Pralay missile.
BodyBDL: Bharat Dynamics Limited is the manufacturer of the Pralay missile.
PlaceDr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island: The site of the successful flight test.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Pralay missile, consider the following statements:

The flight test was conducted from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island.
The Pralay is an indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile.
The missile was manufactured by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: It was developed by RCI and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of indigenizing quasi-ballistic missile technology in enhancing India's strategic autonomy and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Strategic autonomy: Reducing dependence on foreign technology for short-range ballistic missile systems
Industrial synergy: Integration of RCI's research capabilities with BDL's manufacturing scale
Operational readiness: Transitioning from prototype testing to imminent induction into armed forces

Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Strategic Autonomy · Quasi-ballistic Missile · Defence Indigenisation · R&D Synergy

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