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Prithvi ( Sanskrit: pṛthvī "Earth") is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). It is deployed by India's Strategic Forces Command .
Apr 23, 2024 · The Prithvi-I is an Indian short-range ballistic missile with a range of 150 km. It is the first in a lineage of indigenous land and sea-based missiles which includes the Prithvi-II, the ship-launched Dhanush, and the Prithvi Air Defense interceptor. The Indian Army has withdrawn the Prithvi-I from service and replaced it with the Prahaar missile.
Jun 16, 2022 · Prithvi-II is a nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missile developed by DRDO under IGMDP. Learn about its range, payload, guidance system, night trial and other variants of Prithvi missiles.
Jan 11, 2023 · The missile, which is powered by light propulsion twin engines, has a range of around 350 km and can carry 500-1,000 kg of warheads. It uses an advanced inertial navigation system to strike the set target. The Prithvi-II was earlier successfully test-fired during night hours in 2018 and in 2019.
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Jan 10, 2023 · A well-established system, Prithvi-II missile, has been an integral part of India’s nuclear deterrence. The missile struck its target with high accuracy. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
Jun 16, 2022 · Prithvi-II is a single-stage liquid-fuelled missile developed by DRDO with a range of 350 km and a payload of 500-1,000 kg. It was successfully test-fired by the Army from Odisha coast as part of a training exercise in June 2022.
"A well-established system, Prithvi-II missile has been an integral part of India's nuclear deterrence. The missile struck its target with high accuracy," the ministry said in a statement.
