DRDO Successfully Test-Fires Pralay Missiles; 10 Pakistani Cities in Range

• DRDO successfully test-fired two Pralay missiles consecutively from a single launcher off the Odisha coast.
• The indigenously developed Pralay missile can travel at 7,500 kmph and carry a 1,000 kg warhead.
• From Indian bases, Pralay can target 10 major Pakistani cities including Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi.
• This salvo launch marks a significant achievement for India's strategic missile capability.
• Pralay is a short-range ballistic missile undergoing user evaluation trials for the Army and Air Force.

Why It Matters: India boosts strategic defense with successful Pralay missile salvo launch, enhancing targeting capabilities.