TORONTO, Jan. 12 /CNW/ - Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. 'Star Navigation' (SNA - TSX.V) is pleased to announce that the Indian Air Force has selected Star Navigation as the exclusive provider of technical assistance for the Indian Air Force Round the World Motor Glider Expedition 2006. In addition to monitoring the airborne aircraft in real-time, Star Navigation will provide the Indian Air Force with real-time communication between the flight crew and the Indian Air Force Command and Control Centre. Along with secure voice and data communication, Star Navigation will also provide Air Force flight crew with encrypted Internet access. Star Navigation will install its flagship product, the In-flight Safety Monitoring System on-board the Indian Air Force Motor Glider. India's Air Force, the world's fourth largest, is a modern, technology-intensive force distinguished by its commitment to excellence and professionalism. The ISMS(TM) is the first system in the world to feature in-flight data monitoring and diagnostics with a real-time, secure connection between aircraft and the ground, made possible through current technology and satellite transmission. "We are very pleased and honored that the Government of India continues to recognize the cutting-edge technology that Star brings to the aviation world. In early 2005, the Civil Aviation Department of the Government of India endorsed Star's flagship product, the ISMS (TM), as the new benchmark. Working with the Indian Air Force, and installing the ISMS (TM), is a further extension of the excellent relationship we have developed. With the aviation industry in India experiencing what industry leaders describe as 'explosive growth', we look forward to building upon the success of the relationships we have with the Indian Government, the Indian Air Force, the Director General Civil Aviation and with all private enterprise aviation operators in India, and the surrounding region," reports Viraf Kapadia, Chairman and CEO. About Star Navigation... Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. (www.star-navigation.com) owns the worldwide license to a product without peer, its proprietary, patented In-flight Safety Monitoring System - ISMS(TM), the first system in the world to feature in-flight data-analysis, -monitoring and -diagnostics with a real-time connection between aircraft and ground. Its real-time capability of tracking performance-trends and predicting incident-occurrence enhances aviation safety and improves fleet management while reducing costs for the operator. Certain statements contained in this News Release constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words "may", "would", "could", "will" and similar expressions, as they relate to Star or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect Star's current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause Star's actual performance or achievements to vary from those described herein. Should one or more of these factors or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Star does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. TSX.V - SNA - 50,780,284 shares outstanding. %SEDAR: 00009078E