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the fuck lmao it's practically the newest non AESA variant of F-16.

just say la u want a non nerfed planes

Another reason is that the F-16s are extremely finicky and a nightmare to maintain

yes it's very finicky to maintain without parts

Another reason is that the F-16s are extremely finicky and a nightmare to maintain

Is this a critique of Lockheed's supply chain?

Iraq to modernize its Air Force with France's Dassault Rafale fighters



Iraq is prioritising the acquisition of modern military equipment to strengthen its defence capabilities and address regional instability and the growing threat of ISIS.

In line with this objective, Iraq has recently finalised a contract with Dassault Aviation to purchase 14 units of Rafale aircraft. The $3.2bn allocation for this contract aims to replace the country’s ageing F-16IQ jets, which have proven challenging to maintain.

Notably, the Iraqi government has proposed paying for the new aircraft through oil supplies rather than cash, highlighting the country’s unique approach to financing its defence acquisitions.

In addition to the Rafale deal, Iraq has also expressed interest in procuring 24 AT-6C Texan II Aircraft from Pakistan’s Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and 12 units of JF-17 Block 3 from China’s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group.

Pakistan has inducted the Chinese-built J-10C fighter jets. The J-10C is a medium-weight, all-weather jet that can be equipped with fourth-generation air-to-air missiles such as the short-range PL-10 and the beyond-visual-range PL-15.

The estimated contract allocation for the Texan II aircraft is $693.8m, while the JF-17 Block 3 purchase is approved for $664m. These acquisitions will further bolster Iraq’s air force capabilities, allowing for enhanced operational effectiveness and a more robust defence posture.

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Perbezaan utama di antara FIC MkI dan FIC MkII adalah varian terbaru FIC itu dilengkapi dengan sistem Remote Control Weapon System (RCWS) Escribano SENTINEL 2.0 yang menempatkan mesingan berat 12.7mm.

(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) – Syarikat Gading Marine Industry dijangka akan menyerahkan empat unit pertama Fast Intercept Craft (FIC) G2000 MkII daripada 13 unit keseluruhannya kepada Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) pada Ogos tahun ini.

Pada Pameran Udara dan Maritim Antarabangsa Langkawi 2023 (LIMA ’23) kali ini, sebuah bot FIC MkII itu diletakkan di pintu masuk utama di Dewan Pameran Mahsuri.

Empat unit FIC MkII pertama yang berkemungkinan diserahkan pada TLDM pada Ogos ini adalah sebahagian daripada kontrak dimenangi syarikat untuk membekalkan  13 unit FIC berkenaan kepada TLDM.

Penyerahan kesemua 13 unit FIC MkII itu dilakukan secara berfasa dengan TLDM dijangka menerima empat buah lagi unit FIC MkII pada Mac tahun depan, manakala lima unit terakhir akan diserahkan pada Sept 2024, menurut sumber. 

Enam unit FIC MkI yang diserahkan pada TLDM pada 2021 digunakan untuk tugas Ops Benteng.

Pada Mac 2021, TLDM telah menerima enam buah FIC MkI bernilai RM80 juta yang ditempatkan di pangkalan utama TLDM di seluruh negara.

Menteri Pertahanan pada ketika itu, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob berkata, FIC MkI itu akan digunakan untuk penugasan operasi bagi memperkukuh tahap kawalan di perairan negara terutama Op Benteng.

Perbezaan utama di antara varian FIC MkI dan FIC MkII adalah varian terbaru FIC itu dilengkapi dengan sistem Remote Control Weapon System (RCWS) Escribano SENTINEL 2.0 yang menempatkan mesingan berat berkaliber 12.7mm.

Kesemua 13 unit FIC MkII itu akan dilengkapi dengan sistem RCWS 12.7mm yang menambah taring bot-bit FIC MkII berbanding FIC yang terdahulu.

Selain itu FIC MkII juga akan dilengkapi dengan enjin lebih yang lebih berkuasa dengan power propulsion bot-bot berkenaan menggunakan enjin 2x MAN V12 1650HP serta 2x Hamilton water jet

Penambahan kuasa kuda pada enjin FIC MkII membolehkan bot-bot sepanjang 18 meter itu berkemampuan mencapai kelajuan 52 knot sejam berbanding hanya 50 knot pada FIC MkI.

Mengenai radius operasi FIC MkII itu pula, ia  adalah 350 Batu Nautika pada kelajuan 35 knots.

Berkemampuan membawa lima orang krew dan lapan anggota tentera, FIC MkII direkabentuk untuk melaksanakan pelbagai misi termasuk coastal patrol (surveillance), interception, clandestine mission, search and rescue operation dan rapid response.

Bot-bot FIC MkII itu juga akan dilengkapi dengan sistem ECS, radar dan GPS serta Machinery Control System. — DSA

not at all
Iraq, for obvious reasons, is not high on their priority list
depending on the variant, Mirage 2000 avionics are very dated

In Indian hands M2K is cutting edge. likely to use into 2040s (or until crash whichever is earlier).

qatar and taiwan operated the newer 2000-5 variant kek

it's not just dated, but there's not really any space to upgrade the radar. imagine having the space of F-5 despite being a bigger plane kek

there are political aspects

Taiwan should ideally be flying anything with a wing, but they are pushing for more discounted jets

Qatar is buying allies