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Big - अब 15 साल और - Another Life extension for Mirage 2000 jets

The Indian Air Force (IAF) operates a fleet of 45 Mirage-2000H/TH fighters, which remain a critical component of its combat capabilities despite their age. Acquired in the 1980s, these versatile 4th-generation jets are set to serve for another 15 years, with a planned retirement around 2040 following a mid-life upgrade completed in 2015.
However, the Mirage-2000's primary beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM), the MBDA MICA, is increasingly outdated compared to modern adversaries' weaponry, such as China's PL-15 and Pakistan's AIM-120C-7. To maintain the fleet's combat edge, the IAF should integrate the indigenous Astra Mk1 BVRAAM, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This upgrade, feasible locally given Dassault's reluctance to support integration and its push for the MICA-NG, aligns with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and ensures the Mirage-2000 remains a potent platform against evolving threats.

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