French Air and Space Force Leverages Mirage 2000D for AI-Driven Modernization and Experimentation

France’s Air and Space Force is upgrading the Mirage 2000D RMV with new weapons, sensors, and an open-architecture system to enhance its versatility and counter-drone capabilities. The aircraft is being used as a digital testbed for embedded artificial intelligence and rapid mission-software development, with the goal of modernizing the fighter’s service life into the mid-2030s. This initiative reflects the Air and Space Force’s efforts to leverage AI and digital innovation in its military modernization efforts.