{"id":346330,"date":"2025-09-16T17:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=346330"},"modified":"2025-09-16T17:36:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:06:00","slug":"star-missile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/star-missile\/","title":{"rendered":"STAR Missile\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>News:<\/strong> Recently, India&#8217;s STAR (Supersonic TARget) missile has garnered significant attention due to its advancements in indigenous defence technology and its potential impact on military training and preparedness.<\/p>\n<h2>About STAR Missile<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLmrs1jyQuYjqnOWwsM79bn_6D95VSVrNlJQJIXBC2w20idck4G8Hi-Kqu_M9GYHW_IPG93Rv_ESOmtRlZ7lY20ONwbOUKWsgcKwKIC946u8nkjPtPG_BAiFGF_ShHo5w7A8DJbCo2TpjmcOC_AbLHlNX9eqfOrjsOMtgw9OuzjYFGv-2fPTD_P5hV6aU\/s16000\/STAR_Missile.jpg?resize=670%2C140&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"STAR Missile\" width=\"670\" height=\"140\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: STAR missile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>STAR is India\u2019s<strong> indigenous supersonic target missile <\/strong>designed for training the armed forces to counter modern cruise missile threats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong> It r<strong>eplicates the performance of hostile cruise missiles<\/strong> to enhance military readiness, reflexes, and resilience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology Behind STAR<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Propulsion System:<\/strong> STAR uses a two-stage propulsion system: <strong>Solid booster rocket<\/strong> for rapid lift-off and <strong>liquid Fuel Ramjet (LFRJ)<\/strong> for sustained supersonic flight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Technology:<\/strong> The ramjet technology used in<strong> STAR is also being integrated into India&#8217;s Astra Mk3 missile<\/strong> to extend its range and endurance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tactical Weapon Potential:<\/strong> STAR could evolve into a tactical weapon for targeting enemy radars and surveillance aircraft, enhancing its role beyond just a training tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of STAR<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> The missile reaches speeds between <strong>Mach 1.8 and 2.5 (612\u2013850 m\/s),<\/strong> simulating anti-ship cruise missile behavior.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatile Flight Profiles:<\/strong> It offers varied flight scenarios, including:\n<ul>\n<li>Sea-skimming runs at 12 feet above the sea level.<\/li>\n<li>Steep dives from altitudes of 10 km.<\/li>\n<li>Ranges of 55\u2013175 km.<\/li>\n<li>Flight times between 50 to 200 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-Reliance:<\/strong> STAR eliminates India\u2019s dependence on expensive imported target systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reusable:<\/strong> It is a <strong>cost-effective, reusable system<\/strong> marking a significant step towards <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> (self-reliant India).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Variants of STAR<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1343\">Air-Launched STAR:<\/strong> This version can be carried by fighter aircraft like the TEJAS and supports air-to-air and air-to-ground combat training, including anti-radiation and anti-AWACS operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1545\">Ground-Launched STAR:<\/strong> A flexible, truck-mounted variant that can be deployed from vehicles or static platforms, allowing training across rugged or remote areas without the need for expensive infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Importance<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Integrated Defense:<\/strong> STAR strengthens tri-service integration (Army, Navy, and Air Force) by providing a versatile training tool that adapts to various combat scenarios.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indigenous Innovation:<\/strong> STAR\u2019s development represents a strategic push to bolster India\u2019s indigenous defense capabilities, supporting a 174% increase in India\u2019s defense production in recent years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: Recently, India&#8217;s STAR (Supersonic TARget) missile has garnered significant attention due to its advancements in indigenous defence technology and its potential impact on military training and preparedness. About STAR Missile STAR is India\u2019s indigenous supersonic target missile designed for training the armed forces to counter modern cruise missile threats. 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