India is constantly engaged in strengthening its security system. In this episode, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is developing its next generation guided rocket system Pinaka IV. DRDO has designed the Pinaka IV guided rocket system to carry out precision attacks up to a range of 300 kilometers.
The IDRW (Indian Defense Research Wing) report quoted sources as saying that the trial of this new, lethal and next generation guided rocket system Pinaka IV will be started in the year 2028. IDRW said that the Pinaka IV guided rocket system will have all the modern features to attack by dodging all the enemy's air defense systems, taking inspiration from tactical missiles like Pralaya.
Pinaka rocket system deployed in indian Army after Kargil war
The Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system developed by DRDO was deployed in the indian Army after the Kargil war with Pakistan. This multi barrel rocket launcher system has been the basis of the artillery of the indian Army. DRDO has named this rocket system after Lord Shiva's bow Pinaka.
Development of range from 40 km to 300 km
Pinaka MkI was first deployed in the indian Army with a range of 40 km. After this, its range was increased from 75 to 90 km. The upcoming Pinaka MKIII is a rocket with a range of 120 km. Pinaka IV, which is now being increased to a range of 300 km. This development shows the transformative step of DRDO. The Pinaka IV Guided Rocket System developed by DRDO is a cost-effective alternative to tactical ballistic missiles.
This new guided rocket system is being developed by DRDO's Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). Apart from ARDE, private industry partners like Solar industries Limited are also involved in the development of this rocket system. DRDO Pinaka IV is being developed to accurately target high value targets including command centers, logistics hubs and enemy fortifications.
What is special about Pinaka IV?
The Pinaka IV uses a 300 mm caliber as compared to the 214 mm caliber of its previous variant, which enables it to carry a warhead weighing 250 kg. This greatly increases the lethality of this rocket system. At the same time, DRDO's Research Center Imarat (RCI) has developed an advanced guidance, navigation and control (GNC) system in this rocket system, which enables it to accurately attack its target at a CEP of less than 10 meters.
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