<span style="color: #222222;">Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO today successfully conducted maiden flight test of indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile – Pralay, from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Defence Ministry said, the mission has met all its objectives.<br />'' <br />'' The new missile followed the desired quasi ballistic trajectory and reached the designated target with high degree accuracy, validating the control, guidance and mission algorithms.<br />'' <br />'' The Missile is powered with solid propellant rocket motor and many new technologies. The missile has a range of 150 to 500 kilometre and can be launched from a mobile launcher.<br />'' <br />'' Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and associated teams for this maiden development flight trial. He complimented DRDO for the fast track development and successful launch of modern surface-to-surface missile.<br />''<br />''Secretary Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman DRDO, Dr G Satheesh Reddy appreciated the team and said that this is a new generation surface-to-surface missile. He said, the missile is equipped with modern technologies and induction of this weapon system will give the necessary impetus to the Armed Forces.</span>