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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Trishul was a short-range, quick-reaction surface-to-air missile developed under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme and formally closed in 2008.
- Why was the Trishul missile project closed in 2008?
- How is Trishul different from the Akash missile?
- Which guidance system did Trishul use?
- What were the three variants of Trishul intended for?

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Trishul was a short-range, quick-reaction surface-to-air missile developed under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme and formally closed in 2008.

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In February 2008 India's Ministry of Defence formally closed the Trishul missile project, classifying it a technology demonstrator after the Navy and Air Force opted for the Israeli Barak-1 to meet point-defence needs.

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