| ID | 132811 |
| Title Proper | Maintaining the balance |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Chandra, Atul |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The most potent of the fighter upgrades being planned for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is the Mirage 2000 upgrade being performed by Dassault, Thales and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The upgrade will extend the operational performance of the IAF's existing Mirage fleet, delivering a coherent platform system combination for the next 20 years.
According to a Thales spokesperson, the upgrade will see the integration of new capabilities, "These include longer-range detection across the entire spectrum, improved tactical situation awareness, longer-range weapon firing against multiple simultaneous targets, weapon stealth and extended operating envelope with the capability to engage ground targets while countering airborne threats." |
| `In' analytical Note | Force Vol.11, No.12; Aug.2014: p.26-27 |
| Journal Source | Force Vol.11, No.12; Aug.2014: p.26-27 |
| Key Words | Indian Air Force - IAF ; Hindustan Aeronautics Limited - HAL ; Mirage 2000 ; Fighter Plans ; Military Capabilities ; Air Power ; Operational Performance ; Tactical Situation ; Airborne Threats ; Multiple Simultaneous ; Weapons Stealth |