Pinaka: Two Pralay missiles are launched by DRDO after
Pinaka: On Wednesday, the DRDO successfully launched two Pralay missiles from the same launcher in short succession. The test was conducted one day after the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket’s successful first flight.
“Both missiles followed the intended trajectory, meeting all flight objectives as confirmed by tracking sensors deployed by the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur,” the Ministry of Defense stated.
As part of the user assessment trials, the flying test was conducted off the coast of Odisha at around 10.30 am. Pralay is a solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile that was created domestically. Its excellent accuracy is ensured by sophisticated guidance and navigation systems. It can engage a range of targets by carrying several warhead types.
A number of DRDO laboratories, including the Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Advanced Systems Laboratory, Armament Research and Development Establishment, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Research and Development Establishment Engineers, and Integrated Test Range, collaborated with Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, to develop the missile.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the two Development-cum-Production Partners integrated the systems for these tests. The launch was seen by senior DRDO scientists, military officers, and business people.
The Pralay missile’s salvo launch has shown the system’s dependability, according to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. The accomplishment, according to DRDO Chairman and Secretary of Defense R&D Dr. Samir V. Kamat, indicates that the system is almost ready for user introduction.
At the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket successfully completed its first flight test. The rocket executed all of its prearranged in-flight maneuvers and was tested for a maximum range of 120 kilometers. With flawless accuracy, it struck the target.
With assistance from the Defence Research and Development Laboratory and Research Centre Imarat, the Armament Research and Development Establishment and the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory developed the rocket. ITR and the Proof and Experimental Establishment oversaw the trial. It was shot from the Pinaka launcher that is now in service, demonstrating that the same launcher can fire Pinaka variants with differing ranges. The Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system is anticipated to be deployed by 10 regiments by 2026 as part of the Indian Army’s aims to increase its deep and quick-strike capacity.