Qatar
SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
In June 2024, Qatar offered to sell 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This potential deal has sparked discussions within the IAF, particularly as the force looks to address the retirement of its MiG fighters and bolster its combat capabilities.
The Qatari Mirage 2000-5s, upgraded to meet modern standards, could potentially complement the two existing Mirage 2000 squadrons currently in service with the IAF. These jets, however, are no longer in production, making used options like this one attractive.
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