IAF Awards ₹135 Crore Mirage Simulator Contract
Threye Interactive will develop indigenous part-task simulators to help Indian Air Force pilots practise Mirage 2000 aircraft operations and combat procedures.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a ₹135-crore contract with Threye Interactive, a Delhi-based Indian startup and subsidiary of NewSpace Research & Technologies, to develop part-task simulators for its Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft. The agreement marks a procurement step towards expanding simulation-based training for the aircraft fleet.
Part-task simulators allow pilots to practise specific aircraft operations and combat procedures on the ground instead of recreating an entire flight. Training can cover tasks such as operating radar systems, identifying targets, selecting weapons and responding to simulated threats.
The simulators are also designed to support real-time networking, enabling pilots to practise coordinated exercises involving multiple crew members. Such training can provide opportunities to repeat complex scenarios without using operational fighter aircraft or consuming flying hours.
The project falls within India's broader effort to develop indigenous defence technologies. The Mirage 2000 part-task trainer was listed among the Indian Air Force's challenges under the Defence India Startup Challenge framework, which supports domestic innovation for military requirements.
The Mirage 2000 has served the Indian Air Force for around four decades and has been used in major operations, including the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2019 Balakot air strike. The aircraft fleet has also undergone upgrades involving Dassault Aviation, Thales and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
The contract will enable the development of specialised training systems for Mirage 2000 pilots. Their practical impact will depend on implementation and integration into the IAF's training programme.