DRDO to Test Export-Ready Pralay Missile with Capped 290 km Range

SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is planning to test an export variant of the Pralay tactical ballistic missile with a capped range of 290 km. This modification aligns with export regulations to ensure compliance with the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) for non-member countries. The development is part of India’s strategy to expand its defence exports, with interest in the Pralay missile system already shown by countries such as Armenia.

The standard Pralay missile boasts a range of 150-500 km, making it a highly versatile weapon system for tactical battlefield applications. However, to meet international guidelines and facilitate exports to non-MTCR countries, the missile’s range will be capped at 290 km. This adjustment ensures adherence to global non-proliferation norms while retaining the missile’s operational effectiveness.