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Evidence Before Performance: Lessons from Mirage 2000 Capital Procurement Procedures

October 28, 2026 by Group Captain Sanjay Kumar

Illustration of a delta-wing fighter jet above a faint audit ledger, representing the Mirage 2000 upgrade cost and the case for a life-cycle cost audit before India’s next fighter purchase.

Should India Evaluate Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon and Su-57 Through Life-Cycle Cost, Technology Sovereignty and Manufacturing Capability? Guest Analysis · 28 October 2026 · Fighter procurement…

Categories Opinion, Defence Expert Tags Defence Procurement, Eurofighter Typhoon, Guest Article, Indian Air Force, Mirage 2000, Rafale, Su-57 Leave a comment

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