[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  GeoSync [@thegeo_sync](/creator/twitter/thegeo_sync) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-19 13:24:48 UTC 🚨 IAF Eyes Astra MkII for Mirage-2000? Here’s the Ground Reality! 🇮🇳✈️ The Indian Air Force is actively working to boost the BVR (Beyond Visual Range) combat capabilities of its Mirage-2000 fleet, and the indigenous Astra missile family is central to this push. 🔹 Astra MkI (110 km range) is being considered as a replacement for the aging French MICA missiles on Mirage-2000s. It has already been integrated with Su-30MKIs and is being tested for Tejas Mk1A. 🔹 Meanwhile, Astra MkII — India’s next-gen BVR missile with a range of 160+ km and a dual-pulse motor — is still undergoing final trials and limited series production. 🚫 Despite recent reports, there’s no official confirmation yet of Astra MkII integration with the Mirage-2000 fleet. Integrating such an advanced missile would require significant avionics and interface upgrades — a costly and complex task for a legacy platform already in its final service phase (likely to be retired by 2035–2040). ✅ Instead, the immediate focus is on giving Mirage-2000s a cost-effective yet potent BVR refresh via Astra MkI, ensuring relevance in future conflicts while newer aircraft like Tejas Mk1A, Su-30MKI, and AMCA take over frontline duties. 💬 Bottom line: IAF is committed to enhancing indigenous firepower — but Astra MkII is more likely to arm new-generation platforms, not legacy jets like the Mirage-2000. 🇮🇳 Make in India missile tech is catching up with global standards — step by step, jet by jet. XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [capabilities](/topic/capabilities) [air force](/topic/air-force) [astra](/topic/astra) [Post Link](https://x.com/thegeo_sync/status/1946561864122458123)
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Created: 2025-07-19 13:24:48 UTC
🚨 IAF Eyes Astra MkII for Mirage-2000? Here’s the Ground Reality! 🇮🇳✈️
The Indian Air Force is actively working to boost the BVR (Beyond Visual Range) combat capabilities of its Mirage-2000 fleet, and the indigenous Astra missile family is central to this push.
🔹 Astra MkI (110 km range) is being considered as a replacement for the aging French MICA missiles on Mirage-2000s. It has already been integrated with Su-30MKIs and is being tested for Tejas Mk1A.
🔹 Meanwhile, Astra MkII — India’s next-gen BVR missile with a range of 160+ km and a dual-pulse motor — is still undergoing final trials and limited series production.
🚫 Despite recent reports, there’s no official confirmation yet of Astra MkII integration with the Mirage-2000 fleet. Integrating such an advanced missile would require significant avionics and interface upgrades — a costly and complex task for a legacy platform already in its final service phase (likely to be retired by 2035–2040).
✅ Instead, the immediate focus is on giving Mirage-2000s a cost-effective yet potent BVR refresh via Astra MkI, ensuring relevance in future conflicts while newer aircraft like Tejas Mk1A, Su-30MKI, and AMCA take over frontline duties.
💬 Bottom line: IAF is committed to enhancing indigenous firepower — but Astra MkII is more likely to arm new-generation platforms, not legacy jets like the Mirage-2000.
🇮🇳 Make in India missile tech is catching up with global standards — step by step, jet by jet.
XXX engagements
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