Upgraded IAF Mirage 2000 with indigenous weapons and avionics has flown

A Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 upgraded by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to the final operational clearance (FOC) configuration has flown for the first time.

IAF Mirage 2000 FOC
Photo: Indian Ministry of Defense

Dassault first delivered the aircraft in its Initial Operational Configured (IOC) state to HAL which then upgraded it with India specific weapons, mission computer and other sub-systems.