Prithvi Series – India’s First Indigenous Ballistic Missiles

The Prithvi Series is India’s first family of indigenously developed short-range ballistic missiles, designed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads, the series includes Prithvi-I (Army), Prithvi-II (Air Force), and Prithvi-III/Dhanush (Navy), with ranges from 150 km to 350 km. Known for high accuracy and mobility, these missiles play a key role in India’s strategic deterrence.