Missile vs rocket: What really sets them apart?

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Rockets and missiles have distinct roles on the battlefield: rockets are cost-effective weapons for saturating areas, while missiles provide precision targeting with advanced guidance systems. Though guided rockets have blurred distinctions, missiles maintain supremacy in targeted strike capability.

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