On May 7, 2023, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a successful flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system, a modular kit designed to convert unguided missiles into precision-guided munitions. This system, which can be attached to conventional warheads, allows missiles to glide over long distances and strike targets accurately. The TARA system is lightweight and cost-effective, relying on inertial navigation and satellite positioning for guidance. Strategically, it enhances the IAF's stand-off strike capability, allowing aircraft to engage targets from a safe distance, thereby increasing their survivability in combat situations. The TARA system is being developed in three different weight variants, compatible with warheads ranging from 250 kg to 500 kg. The successful trial, conducted off the coast of Odisha, is a critical step towards the system's eventual induction into service, with further developmental and validation trials planned. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the efforts of DRDO and associated partners, highlighting the importance of this advancement in India's defense capabilities.