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17 October, 2025
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The STAR (Supersonic TARget) missile has recently revolutionized India's defense training capabilities by eliminating the need for expensive imported target systems. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the STAR missile offers a cost-effective and indigenous solution for simulating realistic threats during missile training exercises.
Purpose: Unlike combat missiles designed to destroy targets, the STAR missile simulates realistic threats to aid in missile interception training. It helps the Indian Armed Forces practice their response to real-time threats without the costs associated with using actual targets or imported systems.
Development: The missile was developed by DRDO, India’s premier defense research agency, to meet the need for cost-effective and versatile training missiles.
Missile Design: STAR is designed to mimic the behavior of modern supersonic anti-ship missiles and cruise missiles, helping forces to practice intercepting such threats.
To cater to different combat needs, DRDO is developing the STAR missile in two primary variants:
Air-Launched STAR:
Platform: This version is carried by fighter jets like the LCA Tejas.
Simulation Role: It simulates air-to-air and air-to-ground strikes, including roles like Anti-Radiation and Anti-AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System).
Utility: Provides a high-fidelity training environment for air forces to practice intercepting a variety of aerial threats.
Ground-Launched STAR:
Platform: This variant is truck-mounted and highly mobile.
Deployment: It can be deployed from shorelines or remote zones without requiring expensive infrastructure.
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