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Indian Forces To Acquire 'Pralay' Ballistic Missiles, Having Range Of 150-500 KMs

'Pralay' has a range from 150 to 500 kilometres and is powered by a solid propellant rocket motor and other new technologies

In the midst of the ongoing conflict with China, India's armed forces are set to acquire the 'Pralay' ballistic missile, which can hit targets from 150 to 500 kilometres away.

According to defence sources, the Indian defence forces' proposal is nearing completion and will be considered for approval at a high-level meeting this week.

The proposal is also significant because it comes at a time when Indian forces are developing a rocket force, which has been discussed at the highest levels of the Defence Ministry.

Admiral R Hari Kumar recently stated that the late Gen Bipin Rawat was working on the creation of a rocket force to counter border enemies.

The missile was successfully tested twice on two consecutive days last December and the forces have been working to acquire and induct it since then.

'Pralay' has a range from 150 to 500 kilometres and is powered by a solid propellant rocket motor and other new technologies. The missile guidance system incorporates cutting-edge navigation and integrated avionics.

Pralay is a surface-to-surface missile with a ballistic trajectory. The advanced missile was designed to be able to defeat interceptor missiles. It has the ability to change its path after flying a certain distance, according to sources.

Sources also said that such missiles provide their own troops with a tremendous capability to completely destroy or take out enemy air defence sites or similar high-value targets.

Because the strategic forces command controls long-range strategic weapons, the Pralay missiles and the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles would be the longest-range tactical weapon system in the defence forces.


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