January 30, 2002

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FLIGHT TRIALS OF THE SURFACE –TO-AIR MISSILE, "TRISHUL"

    Naval version of the short-range Surface-to-Air Missile, "Trishul", was successfully flight tested at Kochi on 28 and 29 Jan 2002.

    The missile was tested in sea-skimming mode against low flying targets, establishing the capability of the system in the ‘anti sea skimmer’ role.