Our History

A History of Service, a Legacy of Success

Established in 1988, STAR Dynamics was initially founded to meet the needs of America’s low observable (LO) and counter-low observable (CLO) programs. Over the past 35 years, we have become an industry leader with over 120 leading-edge, custom radar systems successfully developed and deployed around the world for both domestic and international businesses and governments. But we’re not done yet; we have plans to continue to grow and innovate, not just as a company, but as a mainstay of global defense and security—making new scientific discoveries and defining the future of radar technology for years to come.

1988
Company Founded

February 1988, our company is founded and incorporated as "Lintek, Inc." located in Powell, Ohio.

1991
Our First Radar

The first èlan radar system iss delivered in 1991 for the U.S. Navy upgrade of SPC radar systems at China Lake. This also marks our first contract with the U.S. Navy.

1995
Introducing the èlan-95

Lintek introduced the èlan-95. Later in the year, the company is acquired by Aeroflex Corporation in March and renamed to "Aeroflex Lintek."

1998
Operating System Upgrades

Aeroflex Lintek introduces the èlan-98, which improves system reliability with its COTS real-time operating system and upgrades to the UI.

2000
Improved Software
The company releases the èlan-2000, which comes with further improvements to the digital hardware, RF system, and data-acquisition software.
2003
XSTAR MOTR

XSTAR MOTR development begins in 2003.

2004
AMRIS

In 2004, BlueMax AMRIS is deployed.

2008
New Look, Same Mission

The company is divested and rebranded in May 2008 to "STAR Dynamics Corporation." Along with a new logo and company branding, the company transitions into a privately-owned business.

BlueMax G6

STAR Dynamics also introduces the BlueMax G6 in 2008.

2009
The Move

STAR Dynamics moved to its current location in Hilliard, OH, with 50,000 square feet to accommodate new growth.

2012
KNOWBELL

KNOWBELL™ Evo RCS processing software makes its debut in 2012, with features that focused on improved usability and flexibility for the operator.

XSTAR DSR

NAVAIR China Lake awards STAR Dynamics a contract for two TSPI radars in 2012, which would come to be known as the XSTAR DSR.

2013
GTARS

GTARS is deployed in 2013.

2014
A New Direction

In 2014, Dr. Jerry Jost acquires STAR Dynamics and the company is re-categorized as a veteran-owned small business.

2015
BlueSource

In 2015, STAR Dynamics releases the first BlueSource synthesizer.

2018
SPARCS

The Air Force NRTF awards STAR Dynamics a contract to create SPARCS.

2020
BlueMax G7

STAR Dynamics releases the BlueMax G7, marking the next generation of radar technology.

2021
NRTF Signature Measurement System

STAR Dynamics is awarded a significant contract to design, develop, and deliver the NRTF Signature Measurement System, tagged by Dr. Jost as the “quintessential instrumentation radar system”—a big win for a “small” business.

BlueMax G8

STAR Dynamics is awarded the contract to develop the BlueMax G8.

BlueMax PBR

In 2021, STAR Dynamics completes Phase II of its BlueMax PBR project.