Trishul
Country of origin
India
India
ManufacturerDefence Research and Development Organisation
Trishul (lit. 'Trident') was a low-level quick-reaction short range surface-to-air missile developed in India by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). It can also be used as an anti-sea skimmer from naval ship against low flying missile, attack helicopter and aircraft.
In 2008, Minister of Defence A. K. Antony officially announced the closure of the project on a written reply to Rajya Sabha after completion of Technology Demonstration (TD) phase. The development cost of Trishul Project was ₹282.68 crore (equivalent to ₹860 crore or US$89 million in 2026).
In 2008, Minister of Defence A. K. Antony officially announced the closure of the project on a written reply to Rajya Sabha after completion of Technology Demonstration (TD) phase. The development cost of Trishul Project was ₹282.68 crore (equivalent to ₹860 crore or US$89 million in 2026).
