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France Upgrades Mirage Jets to Combat Drone Threats

10/14/2025

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France is modernizing its Mirage 2000D fighter jets under the Rénovation Mi-Vie (RMV) program to intercept long-range suicide drones, such as Iran's Shahed-136.
The upgrades will equip the jets with cost-effective weapons, including 70mm laser-guided rockets, to neutralize drone threats without exhausting expensive munitions.
The changes reflect a broader Western shift in military strategy to address drone warfare risks from regions such as Kaliningrad and Belarus, shaping future defense postures.

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France is modernizing its Mirage 2000D fighter jets under the Rénovation Mi-Vie (RMV) program to intercept long-range suicide drones, such as Iran's Shahed-136.
The upgrades will equip the jets with cost-effective weapons, including 70mm laser-guided rockets, to neutralize drone threats without exhausting expensive munitions.
The changes reflect a broader Western shift in military strategy to address drone warfare risks from regions such as Kaliningrad and Belarus, shaping future defense postures.