The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled the advanced Pinaka MK-4 rocket system on December 7, 2025, marking a significant upgrade in India’s missile capabilities. This guided rocket system has a maximum range of 300 kilometers, bridging the gap between conventional multi-barrel rocket launchers and costlier cruise missiles. Combining cruise-missile-grade accuracy with operational costs around 25% of typical cruise missiles, the Pinaka MK-4 can deliver rapid saturation strikes by firing 12 rockets within 44 seconds. Its advanced guidance uses inertial navigation, GPS/NAVIC, and terminal radar seekers to ensure high precision and survivability, capable of unpredictable flight maneuvers evading enemy air defenses. Designed for deployment by the Indian Army and Air Force, future variants may extend to naval and air-launched roles. With a 250 kg warhead and deep-strike capabilities, the Pinaka MK-4 enhances India’s strategic deterrence along borders, offering a powerful, cost-effective alternative to expensive missile systems and altering the regional security dynamic favorably for India.