The Indian Air Force's Mirage- 2000H fighters will soon be upgraded as the Ministry of Defence has invited bids from French company Dassault for overhauling the ongoing fleet.
The French company will now submit its proposal on how much the upgradation will cost. The contract involves reviewing 51 multi-role fighters. The Mirage-2000 will be upgraded to the level of Mirage 2000-9 with better avionics and new instrumentation that will enhance its lifespan by another 25 years.
Mirage-2000, a delta wing fighter with fly-by-wire system and flight control panels is a potent component of the Indian Air Force. Its easy handling, agility and relatively simpler maintenance has made it a hit in the force.
The IAF has three squadrons of Mirage-2000s. Over the years, the aircraft has kept pace with changing technologies.
The new Mirage will have better compatibility to take on multiple targets.
With procurement of new aircraft taking time, the IAF is desperate to get the old ones overhauled so that security is not compromised.
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