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Pralay — Short Range Surface-to-Surface Quasi-Ballistic Missile

APPROVED

Canisterised solid-propellant road-mobile quasi-ballistic missile with 150–500 km range and terminal manoeuvres

Budget

₹7,500 Cr (Army & IAF combined)

Timeline

2023–2030

Sector

Indian Army

Indigenisation

90%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract

CURRENT

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Dev/Trial

Induction

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Strategic priority designation

Sanctioned by MoD for both the Indian Army and Indian Air Force Rocket Forces for tactical conventional deterrence along northern and western borders. Can manoeuvre in terminal phase with variable payload.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

DRDO's 300km Range Pinaka IV Rockets to Feature Pralay Missile like Quasi-Ballistic Trajectory, Effectively Evading Enemy Air Defences - Defence.in

news.google.com · 19 Jul 2025

Pralay Missile Strengthens India’s Tactical Strike Capability - GK Today

news.google.com · 02 Jan 2026

DRDO successfully tests indigenous Pralay missile: Range capability validated - why it matters - The Times of India

news.google.com · 29 Jul 2025

What Is the Pralay Missile? Everything You Need to Know About India’s Most Advanced Tactical Missile - indianmasterminds.com

news.google.com · 01 Jan 2026

DRDO conducts launch of two Pralay missiles in rapid succession from Odisha coast | Akashvani News - News On AIR

news.google.com · 23 May 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Pralay

Pipeline Status

Stage 5/7

Contracted / Production

Estimated Budget

₹7,500 Cr (Army & IAF combined)

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2023–2030

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Army

90% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Pralay?▾

Pralay — Short Range Surface-to-Surface Quasi-Ballistic Missile is currently at Stage 5 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Contracted / Production). Canisterised solid-propellant road-mobile quasi-ballistic missile with 150–500 km range and terminal manoeuvres

What is the estimated budget or outlay for Pralay?▾

The allocated budget outlay for Pralay is estimated at ₹7,500 Cr (Army & IAF combined).

When is Pralay expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2023–2030.

Which agencies and companies are building Pralay?▾

Pralay is developed in coordination with vendors: DRDO DRDL, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).

What is the indigenisation level of Pralay?▾

Pralay targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO DRDL · Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

LATEST UPDATES

  • No updates published yet.

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