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	The '''Maitri ~~missile~~''' ~~project~~ was a ~~cancelled proposal for a~~ next-generation quick-reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] (QRSAM) with a ~~lethal near-hundred per cent~~ kill probability ~~(according to manufacturer's claim)~~ planned for development by India's [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]. It is a short-range (~~strike range varies from~~ 25–30 km) surface-to-air defense ~~missile~~ system.<ref>{{Cite news\|date=28 December 2014\|title=France hopeful of $6-billion Maitri missile project\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/france-hopeful-of-6-billion-maitri-missile-project/articleshow/45667100.cms\|access-date=2021-12-15}}</ref>		The '''Maitri''' ([[Sanskrit]]: 'Friendship')<ref>https://sanskritdictionary.com/?q=maitr%C4%AB</ref> missile was a proposed next-generation quick-reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] ([[QRSAM]]) with a claimed ~100% kill probability, planned for development by India's [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]. It would have been part of a short-range (25–30 km) surface-to-air defense system.<ref>{{Cite news\|date=28 December 2014\|title=France hopeful of $6-billion Maitri missile project\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/france-hopeful-of-6-billion-maitri-missile-project/articleshow/45667100.cms\|access-date=2021-12-15}}</ref> The proposal was shelved and superseded by the [[Anant Shastra\|QRSAM]] and [[VL-SRSAM]] missiles for the [[Indian Army]] and [[Indian Navy]] respectively.

	The proposal was shelved and superseded by the [[QRSAM]] and [[VL-SRSAM]] missiles for ~~the use of~~ the [[Indian Army]] and [[Indian Navy]] respectively.

	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	The Maitri missile should not be confused with the similar Indian Army Low-Level Quick Reaction Missile system (LLQRM) requirement. The missile will fill the gap created by the Indian government's decision to wind up development of the [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Program#Trishul ~~missile system~~\|Trishul]] point defense missile system. It is believed to be a blend of the French [[MICA (missile)\|Mica]] and DRDO [[Trishul missile\|Trishul]]. Maitri will build on the work done by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation\|DRDO]] while developing the Trishul missile, using technology transfer from MBDA to fill the technological gaps that led to the failure of the Trishul project.		The Maitri missile should not be confused with the similar Indian Army Low-Level Quick Reaction Missile system (LLQRM) requirement. The missile will fill the gap created by the Indian government's decision to wind up development of the [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Program#Trishul\|Trishul]] point defense missile system. It is believed to be a blend of the French [[MICA (missile)\|Mica]] and DRDO [[Trishul missile\|Trishul]]. Maitri will build on the work done by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation\|DRDO]] while developing the Trishul missile, using technology transfer from MBDA to fill the technological gaps that led to the failure of the Trishul project.

	==Development==		==Development==
	On 15 July 2009, ''[[The ~~Daily~~ Telegraph\|The Telegraph]]'' reported that the project was scrapped.<ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090716/jsp/nation/story_11243098.jsp Junked: France joint missile plan]</ref> But later, on June 4, 2010 ''[[Indian Express]]'' reported that, "After moving ahead with similar projects with Russia and Israel, India is set to finalise a missile co-development project with France to manufacture a new range of Short Range Surface to Air Missiles (SRSAM) for the armed forces." From 2007-2010, [[MBDA]] and [[DRDO]] finalised the design and performance parameters of the missile to suit the needs of the Indian armed forces. Besides providing the Indian armed forces with a modern air defence missile, the project will also add a new capability with France, which does not have a similar missile in production.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-russia-and-israel-india-to-develop-missiles-with-france/629252/0 \|title=After Russia and Israel, India to develop missiles with France \|publisher=Indianexpress.com \|date=2010-06-04 \|access-date=2010-12-05}}</ref>		On 15 July 2009, ''[[The Telegraph (India)\|The Telegraph]]'' reported that the project was scrapped.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090720080615/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090716/jsp/nation/story_11243098.jsp Junked: France joint missile plan]</ref> But later, on June 4, 2010 ''[[Indian Express]]'' reported that, "After moving ahead with similar projects with Russia and Israel, India is set to finalise a missile co-development project with France to manufacture a new range of Short Range Surface to Air Missiles (SRSAM) for the armed forces." From 2007-2010, [[MBDA]] and [[DRDO]] finalised the design and performance parameters of the missile to suit the needs of the Indian armed forces. Besides providing the Indian armed forces with a modern air defence missile, the project will also add a new capability with France, which does not have a similar missile in production.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-russia-and-israel-india-to-develop-missiles-with-france/629252/0 \|title=After Russia and Israel, India to develop missiles with France \|publisher=Indianexpress.com \|date=2010-06-04 \|access-date=2010-12-05}}</ref>

	The Maitri missile project involved a technological collaboration between [[MBDA]], India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and defence public sector unit Bharat Dynamics Limited. [[Defence Research and Development Laboratory]] (DRDL), a premier missile laboratory of DRDO, will act as the main design centre in India.		The Maitri missile project involved a technological collaboration between [[MBDA]], India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and defence public sector unit Bharat Dynamics Limited. [[Defence Research and Development Laboratory]] (DRDL), a premier missile laboratory of DRDO, will act as the main design centre in India.
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	On 14 February 2013, India and France concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-france-conclude-6-bn-deal-on-surface-to-air-missile-113021400447_1.html\|title=India, France sign $6 bn deal on Surface to Air Missile\|newspaper=Business Standard India\|date=14 February 2013\|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>		On 14 February 2013, India and France concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-france-conclude-6-bn-deal-on-surface-to-air-missile-113021400447_1.html\|title=India, France sign $6 bn deal on Surface to Air Missile\|newspaper=Business Standard India\|date=14 February 2013\|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>

	On 30 March 2015, it was reported that the project was revived specially by the request of [[Indian Navy]] for a point air defence system after stating that Akash missile defence system is not suitable for Indian warships defence. The DRDO with MBDA is planning to develop 9 short-range surface-to-air missile system (SRSAM) with 40 missiles each for Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-revives-joint-missile-project-with-french-firm-2073368\|title = India revives joint missile project with French firm\|date = 31 March 2015}}</ref> Development of the missile is expected to be completed within three years of the project go-ahead, when initial testing will commence.		On 30 March 2015, it was reported that the project was revived specially by the request of [[Indian Navy]] for a point air defence system after stating that [[Akash (missile)\|Akash]] missile defence system is not suitable for Indian warships defence. The DRDO with MBDA is planning to develop 9 short-range surface-to-air missile system (SRSAM) with 40 missiles each for Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-revives-joint-missile-project-with-french-firm-2073368\|title = India revives joint missile project with French firm\|date = 31 March 2015}}</ref> Development of the missile is expected to be completed within three years of the project go-ahead, when initial testing will commence.

	As of 2020, The project was expected to be cancelled as DRDO has instead taken up the development of an alternative missile known as [[VL-SRSAM]] derived from the [[Astra (missile)\|Astra Mk1]] air-to-air missile for use by the [[Indian Navy]] and [[QRSAM]] for the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System \|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039 \|access-date=22 February 2021 \|work=pib.gov.in \|agency=Ministry of Defence \|publisher=Press Information Bureau}}</ref>		As of 2020, The project was expected to be cancelled as DRDO has instead taken up the development of an alternative missile known as [[VL-SRSAM]] derived from the [[Astra (missile)\|Astra Mk1]] air-to-air missile for use by the [[Indian Navy]] and [[QRSAM]] for the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System \|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039 \|access-date=22 February 2021 \|work=pib.gov.in \|agency=Ministry of Defence \|publisher=Press Information Bureau}}</ref>
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
			{{Portal\|India\|France\|Rocketry}}
	*[[Trishul (missile)\|Trishul]]		*{{lwc\|Trishul (missile)\|Trishul}}
	*~~[[QRSAM]]~~		*{{lwc\|Anant Shastra}}
	*[[VL-SRSAM]]		*{{lwc\|VL-SRSAM}}
			*{{lwc\|Akash (missile)}}
			*{{lwc\|Akash-NG}}

	== References ==		== References ==

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	~~{{Portal\|India\|France\|Rocketry}}~~
	*[[Trishul (missile)\|Trishul]]		*[[Trishul (missile)\|Trishul]]
	*[[QRSAM]]		*[[QRSAM]]

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	The '''Maitri missile''' project was a cancelled proposal for a next-generation quick-reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] (QRSAM) with a lethal near-hundred per cent kill probability (according to manufacturer's claim) planned for development by India's [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]. It is a short-range (strike range varies from 25–30 km) surface-to-air defense missile system.<ref>{{Cite news\|date=28 December 2014\|title=France hopeful of $6-billion Maitri missile project\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/france-hopeful-of-6-billion-maitri-missile-project/articleshow/45667100.cms\|access-date=2021-12-15}}</ref>		The '''Maitri missile''' project was a cancelled proposal for a next-generation quick-reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] (QRSAM) with a lethal near-hundred per cent kill probability (according to manufacturer's claim) planned for development by India's [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]. It is a short-range (strike range varies from 25–30 km) surface-to-air defense missile system.<ref>{{Cite news\|date=28 December 2014\|title=France hopeful of $6-billion Maitri missile project\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/france-hopeful-of-6-billion-maitri-missile-project/articleshow/45667100.cms\|access-date=2021-12-15}}</ref>

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	On 14 February 2013, India and France concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-france-conclude-6-bn-deal-on-surface-to-air-missile-113021400447_1.html\|title=India, France sign $6 bn deal on Surface to Air Missile\|newspaper=Business Standard India\|date=14 February 2013\|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>		On 14 February 2013, India and France concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-france-conclude-6-bn-deal-on-surface-to-air-missile-113021400447_1.html\|title=India, France sign $6 bn deal on Surface to Air Missile\|newspaper=Business Standard India\|date=14 February 2013\|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>

	On 30 March 2015, it was reported that the project was revived specially by the request of [[Indian Navy]] for a point air defence system after stating that Akash missile defence system is not suitable for Indian warships defence. The DRDO with MBDA is planning to develop 9 short-range surface-to-air missile system (SRSAM) with 40 missiles each for Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-revives-joint-missile-project-with-french-firm-2073368\|title = India revives joint missile project with French firm\|date = 31 March ~~2022~~}}</ref> Development of the missile is expected to be completed within three years of the project go-ahead, when initial testing will commence.		On 30 March 2015, it was reported that the project was revived specially by the request of [[Indian Navy]] for a point air defence system after stating that Akash missile defence system is not suitable for Indian warships defence. The DRDO with MBDA is planning to develop 9 short-range surface-to-air missile system (SRSAM) with 40 missiles each for Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-revives-joint-missile-project-with-french-firm-2073368\|title = India revives joint missile project with French firm\|date = 31 March 2015}}</ref> Development of the missile is expected to be completed within three years of the project go-ahead, when initial testing will commence.

	As of 2020, The project was expected to be cancelled as DRDO has instead taken up the development of an alternative missile known as [[VL-SRSAM]] derived from the [[Astra (missile)\|Astra Mk1]] air-to-air missile for use by the [[Indian Navy]] and [[QRSAM]] for the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System \|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039 \|access-date=22 February 2021 \|work=pib.gov.in \|agency=Ministry of Defence \|publisher=Press Information Bureau}}</ref>		As of 2020, The project was expected to be cancelled as DRDO has instead taken up the development of an alternative missile known as [[VL-SRSAM]] derived from the [[Astra (missile)\|Astra Mk1]] air-to-air missile for use by the [[Indian Navy]] and [[QRSAM]] for the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System \|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039 \|access-date=22 February 2021 \|work=pib.gov.in \|agency=Ministry of Defence \|publisher=Press Information Bureau}}</ref>

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	The '''Maitri missile''' project was a cancelled proposal for a next-generation quick-reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] (QRSAM) with a lethal near-hundred per cent kill probability (according to manufacturer's claim) planned for development by India's [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]. It is a short-range (strike range varies from 25–30 km) surface-to-air defense missile system.<ref>~~http~~://~~indianexpress~~.com/~~article~~/~~india~~/~~quick~~-~~reaction~~-~~surface~~-to-~~air~~-missile-~~successfully~~-~~test~~-~~fired~~-~~4733819/~~</ref>		The '''Maitri missile''' project was a cancelled proposal for a next-generation quick-reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] (QRSAM) with a lethal near-hundred per cent kill probability (according to manufacturer's claim) planned for development by India's [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]. It is a short-range (strike range varies from 25–30 km) surface-to-air defense missile system.<ref>{{Cite news\|date=28 December 2014\|title=France hopeful of $6-billion Maitri missile project\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/france-hopeful-of-6-billion-maitri-missile-project/articleshow/45667100.cms\|access-date=2021-12-15}}</ref>

	The proposal was shelved and superseded by the [[QRSAM]] and [[VL-SRSAM]] missiles for the use of the [[Indian Army]] and [[Indian Navy]] respectively.		The proposal was shelved and superseded by the [[QRSAM]] and [[VL-SRSAM]] missiles for the use of the [[Indian Army]] and [[Indian Navy]] respectively.
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	On 14 February 2013, India and France concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-france-conclude-6-bn-deal-on-surface-to-air-missile-113021400447_1.html\|title=India, France sign $6 bn deal on Surface to Air Missile\|newspaper=Business Standard India\|date=14 February 2013\|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>		On 14 February 2013, India and France concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-france-conclude-6-bn-deal-on-surface-to-air-missile-113021400447_1.html\|title=India, France sign $6 bn deal on Surface to Air Missile\|newspaper=Business Standard India\|date=14 February 2013\|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>

	On 30 March 2015, it was reported that the project was revived specially by the request of [[Indian Navy]] for a point air defence system after stating that Akash missile defence system is not suitable for Indian warships defence. The DRDO with MBDA is planning to develop 9 short-range surface-to-air missile system (SRSAM) with 40 missiles each for Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-revives-joint-missile-project-with-french-firm-2073368\|title = India revives joint missile project with French firm\|date = 31 March ~~2015~~}}</ref> Development of the missile is expected to be completed within three years of the project go-ahead, when initial testing will commence.		On 30 March 2015, it was reported that the project was revived specially by the request of [[Indian Navy]] for a point air defence system after stating that Akash missile defence system is not suitable for Indian warships defence. The DRDO with MBDA is planning to develop 9 short-range surface-to-air missile system (SRSAM) with 40 missiles each for Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-revives-joint-missile-project-with-french-firm-2073368\|title = India revives joint missile project with French firm\|date = 31 March 2022}}</ref> Development of the missile is expected to be completed within three years of the project go-ahead, when initial testing will commence.

	As of 2020, The project was expected to be cancelled as DRDO has instead taken up the development of an alternative missile known as [[VL-SRSAM]] derived from the [[Astra (missile)\|Astra Mk1]] air-to-air missile for use by the [[Indian Navy]] and [[QRSAM]] for the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System \|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039 \|access-date=22 February 2021 \|work=pib.gov.in \|agency=Ministry of Defence \|publisher=Press Information Bureau}}</ref>		As of 2020, The project was expected to be cancelled as DRDO has instead taken up the development of an alternative missile known as [[VL-SRSAM]] derived from the [[Astra (missile)\|Astra Mk1]] air-to-air missile for use by the [[Indian Navy]] and [[QRSAM]] for the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System \|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039 \|access-date=22 February 2021 \|work=pib.gov.in \|agency=Ministry of Defence \|publisher=Press Information Bureau}}</ref>
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	* For navy there are naval missile which is the variants of Maitri.		* For navy there are naval missile which is the variants of Maitri.
	* For airforce there are Rohini missile which is the variants of Maitri.		* For airforce there are Rohini missile which is the variants of Maitri.

			== See also ==
			{{Portal\|India\|France\|Rocketry}}
			*[[Trishul (missile)\|Trishul]]
			*[[QRSAM]]
			*[[VL-SRSAM]]

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [http://www.domainb.com/aero/20070319_develop.htm Domain-B.com: DRDO to develop quick reaction missile, Maitri, with MBDA]		* [http://www.domainb.com/aero/20070319_develop.htm Domain-B.com: DRDO to develop quick reaction missile, Maitri, with MBDA]
	*https://www.matchmytalent.com/initiatives/themaitriproject/

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	The project, with a budget of [[US$]]500 million was said to have been signed in May 2007.<ref>[http://www.india-defence.com/reports/2946 india-defence.com: DRDO, MBDA to Jointly Develop Maitri Quick Reaction Missile]</ref>		The project, with a budget of [[US$]]500 million was said to have been signed in May 2007.<ref>[http://www.india-defence.com/reports/2946 india-defence.com: DRDO, MBDA to Jointly Develop Maitri Quick Reaction Missile]</ref>

	On 14 February 2013, India and France concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-france-conclude-6-bn-deal-on-surface-to-air-missile-113021400447_1.html]</ref>		On 14 February 2013, India and France concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-france-conclude-6-bn-deal-on-surface-to-air-missile-113021400447_1.html\|title=India, France sign $6 bn deal on Surface to Air Missile\|newspaper=Business Standard India\|date=14 February 2013\|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>

	On 30 March 2015, it was reported that the project was revived specially by the request of [[Indian Navy]] for a point air defence system after stating that Akash missile defence system is not suitable for Indian warships defence. The DRDO with MBDA is planning to develop 9 short-range surface-to-air missile system (SRSAM) with 40 missiles each for Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-revives-joint-missile-project-with-french-firm-2073368\|title = India revives joint missile project with French firm\|date = 31 March 2015}}</ref> Development of the missile is expected to be completed within three years of the project go-ahead, when initial testing will commence.		On 30 March 2015, it was reported that the project was revived specially by the request of [[Indian Navy]] for a point air defence system after stating that Akash missile defence system is not suitable for Indian warships defence. The DRDO with MBDA is planning to develop 9 short-range surface-to-air missile system (SRSAM) with 40 missiles each for Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-revives-joint-missile-project-with-french-firm-2073368\|title = India revives joint missile project with French firm\|date = 31 March 2015}}</ref> Development of the missile is expected to be completed within three years of the project go-ahead, when initial testing will commence.

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{{Short description|Indo-French surface to air missile}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}}
The '''Maitri missile''' project was a cancelled proposal for a next-generation quick-reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] (QRSAM) with a lethal near-hundred per cent kill probability (according to manufacturer's claim) planned for development by India's [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]. It is a short-range (strike range varies from 25–30 km) surface-to-air defense missile system.<ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/india/quick-reaction-surface-to-air-missile-successfully-test-fired-4733819/</ref>

The proposal was shelved and superseded by the [[QRSAM]] and [[VL-SRSAM]] missiles for the use of the [[Indian Army]] and [[Indian Navy]] respectively.

==Introduction==
The Maitri missile should not be confused with the similar Indian Army Low-Level Quick Reaction Missile system (LLQRM) requirement. The missile will fill the gap created by the Indian government's decision to wind up development of the [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Program#Trishul missile system|Trishul]] point defense missile system. It is believed to be a blend of the French [[MICA (missile)|Mica]] and DRDO [[Trishul missile|Trishul]]. Maitri will build on the work done by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] while developing the Trishul missile, using technology transfer from MBDA to fill the technological gaps that led to the failure of the Trishul project.

==Development==
On 15 July 2009, ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]'' reported that the project was scrapped.<ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090716/jsp/nation/story_11243098.jsp Junked: France joint missile plan]</ref> But later, on June 4, 2010 ''[[Indian Express]]'' reported that, "After moving ahead with similar projects with Russia and Israel, India is set to finalise a missile co-development project with France to manufacture a new range of Short Range Surface to Air Missiles (SRSAM) for the armed forces." From 2007-2010, [[MBDA]] and [[DRDO]] finalised the design and performance parameters of the missile to suit the needs of the Indian armed forces. Besides providing the Indian armed forces with a modern air defence missile, the project will also add a new capability with France, which does not have a similar missile in production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-russia-and-israel-india-to-develop-missiles-with-france/629252/0 |title=After Russia and Israel, India to develop missiles with France |publisher=Indianexpress.com |date=2010-06-04 |access-date=2010-12-05}}</ref>

The Maitri missile project involved a technological collaboration between [[MBDA]], India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and defence public sector unit Bharat Dynamics Limited. [[Defence Research and Development Laboratory]] (DRDL), a premier missile laboratory of DRDO, will act as the main design centre in India.
The project, with a budget of [[US$]]500 million was said to have been signed in May 2007.<ref>[http://www.india-defence.com/reports/2946 india-defence.com: DRDO, MBDA to Jointly Develop Maitri Quick Reaction Missile]</ref>

On 14 February 2013, India and France concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-france-conclude-6-bn-deal-on-surface-to-air-missile-113021400447_1.html]</ref>

On 30 March 2015, it was reported that the project was revived specially by the request of [[Indian Navy]] for a point air defence system after stating that Akash missile defence system is not suitable for Indian warships defence. The DRDO with MBDA is planning to develop 9 short-range surface-to-air missile system (SRSAM) with 40 missiles each for Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-revives-joint-missile-project-with-french-firm-2073368|title = India revives joint missile project with French firm|date = 31 March 2015}}</ref> Development of the missile is expected to be completed within three years of the project go-ahead, when initial testing will commence.

As of 2020, The project was expected to be cancelled as DRDO has instead taken up the development of an alternative missile known as [[VL-SRSAM]] derived from the [[Astra (missile)|Astra Mk1]] air-to-air missile for use by the [[Indian Navy]] and [[QRSAM]] for the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039 |access-date=22 February 2021 |work=pib.gov.in |agency=Ministry of Defence |publisher=Press Information Bureau}}</ref>

==Design==
The principal contribution of MBDA will be in providing be the active homing-head, thrust vector control, terminal guidance system and composites for a modified propulsion system for the missile, while the software, command-and-control system, the launchers and system integration work would be carried out by the DRDL.

MBDA has agreed to transfer all sensitive technology such as the seeker and thrust vector control system to India, allowing India to manufacture the Maitri missile locally as well as support them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?topicName=india&id=news/awx/2010/06/08/awx_06_08_2010_p0-232603.xml |title=MBDA Eyes Stronger Ties With India |publisher=Aviation Week |date=2010-06-08 |access-date=2010-12-05}}</ref>

==Radar==
The Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), Bangalore, would develop two indigenous radars for the Maitri project. These would be new-generation variants of [[Central Acquisition Radar (3D-CAR)]], with the ability to track 150 targets simultaneously at a distance of 200 kilometers. The naval variant would be called the Revati and the air force version would be called Rohini.

==Variants==
Two variants of the missile were planned:

* A ship-borne point and tactical air defense version for the Navy
* A mobile wheeled and tracked system for use by the Air Force and Army

There are two variants which are as below:

* For navy there are naval missile which is the variants of Maitri.
* For airforce there are Rohini missile which is the variants of Maitri.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.domainb.com/aero/20070319_develop.htm Domain-B.com: DRDO to develop quick reaction missile, Maitri, with MBDA]
*https://www.matchmytalent.com/initiatives/themaitriproject/

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