Kolkata 24×7 News:
Days after India cleared the hurdles for its entry into the elite Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is all set to go for a crucial test of surface-to-surface highly maneuverable tactical ballistic missile Prahaar.
Since Prahaar’s export variant ‘Pragati’ is being readied for interested nations, a successful test would definitely pave the way for its early production. ‘Pragati’ was first displayed at a defense exhibition in South Korea in 2014 where many friendly foreign countries had shown interest to purchase it. The entry into MTCR would facilitate the process.
Defense sources said preparations are on in full swing at Chandipur-based defense test facility off the Odisha coast for the test. In fact, two rounds of test of the missile have been planned in two days.
“While the first one has been scheduled for June 14, the second one will be on June 16. The test window, however, is from June 14-17. If everything goes as per planned and weather favors, the missile will be test fired as per the schedule,” said a defense official.
