Aircraft
Mirage Testbed Showcases New Capabilities
The French military flight test organization is testing equipment and weapons that are due to feature in the Miirage 2000D update program

In late 2015, the French ministry of defense approved a mid-life update (MLU) for the air force’s Mirage 2000D fighter-bombers, for which Dassault announced a contract on July 19 last year. The upgrade will be applied to 55 of the 60-plus aircraft that remain in the Armée de l’Air inventory and will equip them for service until around 2030. The upgrade is being undertaken in line with France’s desire to maintain force levels at 225 air force and navy combat aircraft, the updated Mirage 2000Ds to serve alongside Rafales from both services.

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