Every day new history is being created under the rule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New records are being set. What once seemed impossible, is now possible under Made in India. A new history was also created on Thursday (December 23, 2021). India successfully test-fired the second consecutive semi ballistic missile ‘Pralaya’ within 24 hours from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. Apart from this, completely indigenously made High-Speed Expandable Aerial Target (HEAT) ‘Abhyas’ was also successfully tested. This is the first time in the history of India
When two ballistic missiles have been successfully test-fired within 24 hours. The indigenously developed ‘Pralaya’ missile is surface-to-surface and can destroy targets between 150 to 500 km. Pralay’ is equipped with a solid propellant rocket motor and other new technology. The missile guidance system is fitted with state-of-the-art navigation and electronic equipment. In view of the challenges of China and Pakistan, the Modi government has emphasized on becoming self-reliant in defense production. This has resulted in rapid research, development and production of defense equipment under Make in India.
Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is playing an important role in this and is giving great strength to India in the defense sector. It is worth noting that DRDO has been successfully testing more than one new state-of-the-art ballistic missiles for some time now. DRDO has successfully test-fired several heavy-duty ballistic to cruise missiles, including Agni-5, this month amid the ongoing standoff with China on the LAC. DRDO on Thursday (December 23, 2021) indigenously off the Chandipur coast of Odisha The developed high-speed aerial anti-target ‘Abhiyas’ was successfully test-fired.
Abhyas is a pilotless aerial target. It will be used to test many types of missiles. Along with this, ‘abhyas’ can be used to detect different types of missiles and aircraft. It is fitted with a small gas turbine engine. It works on MEMS navigation system. According to DRDO, this is a great aircraft, which is an example of innovative technology and will strengthen the defense system of the country. From the ground it can be controlled through a laptop.
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