mirage 2000

In summer 1999, the Indian Air Force launched Operation Safed Sagar, a critical air-to-ground campaign to dislodge Pakistani intruders from Kargil heights. Facing unprecedented high-altitude challenges and early setbacks, the IAF rapidly adapted. By integrating advanced targeting systems like the Litening pod, they achieved precision strikes, notably at Tiger Hill, turning the tide and showcasing air power's decisive role.

In a dramatic display of military strategy, Operation Sindoor witnessed India targeting Pakistani airbases and intercepting their missiles, ultimately facilitating a quick resolution. This incident emphasizes the delicate nuclear dynamics between India and Pakistan, two nations holding nearly equivalent stockpiles. Despite their varied approaches to weapon usage, both countries utilize a nuclear triad, essential for their deterrence capabilities.

India and Pakistan possess nearly identical nuclear arsenals, yet their doctrines diverge significantly. India adheres to 'No First Use' and aims for a minimum deterrent, while Pakistan's 'Full Spectrum Deterrence' counters India's conventional strength. India is expanding its nuclear triad, focusing on survivability and reach, while Pakistan emphasises tactical nuclear weapons and flexible options, raising escalation risks.

A mid-air collision of two US Navy Growlers during an air show highlights the extreme dangers of low-level flying. Despite advanced ejection seat technology, which successfully saved four pilots in this incident, the risks to pilots remain immense. Retired Air Marshals emphasize the critical need for quick decisions and the traumatic, yet life-saving, nature of ejections.

The recent drone strike near the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, though causing no damage, has heightened regional tensions. Iran, accused by the UAE of numerous attacks, denies involvement but warns of limited patience. Meanwhile, reports suggest the UAE's covert operations in Iran just before the announcement of the ceasefire. The incident underscores the escalating conflict, with potential for greater UAE involvement if the ceasefire collapses.

India currently has around three squadrons of mirage 2000 fighter jets manufactured by French aerospace major Dassault Aviation. The squadrons are based in Gwalior. The government sources said the mirage 2000 multi-role aircraft was chosen for the strike for its capability to hit targets with "pin-point" accuracy.

France will solely finance the upgraded F5 fighter jet program after UAE negotiations collapsed due to a lack of local industry involvement and technology access. This decision comes as France faces increasing defense pressures and competing priorities, highlighting Paris's commitment to maintaining sovereign control over its Rafale program.

A mirage 2000 fighter of the Indian Air Force crashed on Monday in Rajasthan, about 60 km south-east of Jaipur, in a second such crash in less than two weeks.

India will ink the upgrade deal for Mirage-2000 fighters with France in the not too distant future but questions continue to be raised about the "exorbitant" cost of upgrading the 52 French-origin jets in IAF's combat fleet.

Indian Air Force is planning to buy two second-hand mirage 2000 combat aircraft to make up for the losses suffered by it in crashes earlier this year.

The aim behind successfully test-landing a Mirage-2000 fighter on the Yamuna Expressway on Thursday was to be able to use national highways during emergencies as well as conflict situations if it’s required.

Deployment of mirage 2000 aircraft proved to be a "game changer" for India in the Kargil conflict and turned the tide of the war in the country's favour, according to senior Indian Air Force (IAF) officers. The mirage 2000 aircraft played a crucial role in the battles fought on the icy heights of Kargil, and also hit enemy targets bunkered in at the Tiger Hill.

The overall upgrade programme of the Mirage-2000s is pegged at Rs 17,547 crore, with the first two fighters being upgraded in France and the rest 49 by HAL.

The Indian Air Force is carrying out night time combat air patrols over the Eastern Ladakh sector involving its fighter aircraft including the MiG-29 and Sukhoi-30MKI along with its Apache attack helicopters and the Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. Senior fighter pilot A Rathi said night-time operations have an inherent element of surprise and the IAF is fully trained.

Indian Air Force has temporarily stopped all routine training flying of Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft as a precautionary measure after two of these planes crashed within a span of 11 days in February and March.

LONDON: In a bid to enhance its strike and nuclear-deterrence capabilities, India planned to acquire 126 mirage 2000-5 multi-role fighter aircraft, a leading defence weekly reported on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: India has opened negotiations with the French fighter jet major Dassault Aviation for the possible supply of 126 of the upgraded mirage 2000-5 jets to bolster the delivery arm of the newly-raised strategic nuclear command.

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter planes - Sukhoi-30 and mirage 2000 - crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district following an accident during a routine training mission on Saturday morning. According to IAF oficials, the two pilots of the Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft ejected safely while the pilot of the Mirage-2000 lost his life.

The acceptance ceremony of the first two Indian Air Force (IAF) mirage 2000 I/TI was held at Istres, Dassault Aviation’s Flight Test Centre on Wednesday.

BANGALORE: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has told the Defence Ministry it wants to procure 140 mirage 2000 aircraft for its fleet.

India and Qatar discuss purchase of 12 second-hand Mirage-2000-5 jets in New Delhi. Qatari offer includes missiles and engines. Indian Air Force to increase Mirage fleet to 60.

Five months after her fighter pilot husband’s death, Garima Abrol is all set to join the Air Force Academy in Dundigal to train as a flying officer. Garima’s husband, squadron leader Samir Abrol, and co-pilot Siddharth Negi were killed on February 1 when their Mirage-2000 crashed at the HAL airport in Bengaluru.