Mirage 2000H Vajra

India acquired the Dassault Mirage 2000H and two-seat 2000TH variants during the 1980s, where the aircraft received the name Vajra. The type gave the Indian Air Force a modern delta-wing fighter with strong high-altitude performance and precision-strike potential. Dassault later supported a major upgrade programme, with modernized aircraft designated Mirage 2000I/TI.

The Mirage 2000H is a single-engine delta-wing fighter powered by the M53 engine family and designed for air defence and multirole missions. Indian upgrades added newer avionics, mission systems, and weapons integration to extend service life. The aircraft's combination of high-altitude performance, radar-guided weapons, and precision-strike capability made it a distinct asset in the IAF inventory.

Operationally, the Mirage 2000H/TH fleet served in air defence, strike, and training roles. The type is strongly associated with Indian precision-strike capability, including the Kargil War period when laser-guided bomb delivery became an important milestone. Continued upgrades reflect the aircraft's operational value despite the age of the original airframes.