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Context:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to showcase “Pralay”, an indigenous short-range quasi-ballistic missile, at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday.
- About
- The Pralay is a canisterized surface-to-surface shortrange ballistic missile intended for battlefield usage.
- It is manufactured by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Salient Features
- Integration of Technologies
- Pralay is the fruit of integrating technology from the exo atmospheric interceptor missile Prithvi Defence Vehicle (PDV) and the tactical missile Prahaar.
- Mobility
- It has the canisterized design. Thus it is easily deployed and mobilized Especially it is suitable for warfare situations.
- Objective
- This is designed to be used in tactical scenarios In the shortrange battle this can be considered a strong alternative for accurate strikes.
- Launch Platform
- 12 x 12 Ashok Leyland HMV TEL
- Designer
- Research Centre Imarat (DRDO)
