Why do so many countries buy used fighter jets?

Last year saw a significant increase in the number of countries choosing to purchase or expressing an intention to purchase used fighter aircraft to strengthen their air force for a variety of reasons. Malaysia is said to want to expand its fleet with F-18 Hornet fighters. However, Malaysia is not looking to buy from the US,… Continue reading Why do so many countries buy used fighter jets?

Why is India willing to buy 2nd hand Mirage and MiG, but not 2nd hand Rafale fighter jets?

In an attempt to strengthen its fleet of fourth-generation fighters, the Indian Air Force (IAF) acquire a small no of second hand Mirage 2000 and Mig-29. When it comes to the development of India’s national defense strategy, global buying and buying seems to have always been an important measure for India to enhance its national… Continue reading Why is India willing to buy 2nd hand Mirage and MiG, but not 2nd hand Rafale fighter jets?

India buys 24 second hand mirage-2000, why is IAF so obsessed with Mirage

The Indian Air Force on Thursday received two second hand Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft from France at its Gwalior airbase. The Indian Air Force has a huge fleet of Su-30MKI, and its MiG-29 fighters have also been upgraded to the MiG-29UPG standard. These modern Russian-made fighters are multirole fighters and can strike deep into enemy… Continue reading India buys 24 second hand mirage-2000, why is IAF so obsessed with Mirage

Why suddenly did India buy 24 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighter jets

IAF Mirage 2000i of France-based Dassault Aviation, the multi-role, single-engine fighter jet performed exceptionally during the 2019 Balakot operation In an attempt to strengthen its fleet of fourth-generation fighters, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to acquire 24 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighters, made by Dassault Aviation. The IAF will also secure parts for its… Continue reading Why suddenly did India buy 24 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighter jets