IAF fires recently-acquired MICA missiles

NEW DELHI: The Tiger Squadron of the Indian Air Force successfully fired the recently acquired BVR (Beyond Visual Range) airto-air MICA missile on a target from an upgraded Mirage-2000 aircraft, an official statement said on Saturday. “The missile achieved a direct hit on a target, which was much smaller than an actual aircraft and flying at low altitude. The target was destroyed on impact, validating the missile’s launch envelope,” the statement said. “The operational success of this mission confirms a critical capability of the IAF,” the release said.