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26/12/22 07:53 AM IST

India approves 120 Pralay missiles for armed forces along China border

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  • The Indian defence forces have approved the acquisition of 120 'Pralay' ballistic missiles along the Chinese border.
  • The missiles are expected to be ready for operational service in the near future.
Pralay Missile
  • It is developed by DRDO and is based on the Prithvi Defense Vehicle from the Indian ballistic missile programme.
  • Surface-to-surface missile: It is a 150-500 km short-range, surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.
  • The advanced missile has been developed in a way to be able to defeat interceptor missiles.
  • It has the ability to change its path after covering a certain range midair.
  • The Missile is powered with a solid propellant rocket motor and many new technologies.
  • Capable of being launched from a mobile launcher, it has the latest navigation system and integrated avionics, and will be part of the Artillery Corps of the Army.
Source- India Today

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