Centre pylon ha been used since the already present wiring for smart bombs can be used for this purpose as well. Changing the wiring through the wings is a long process (i once saw a Mirage fully disassembled, saw the wiring, and got the point)
Yes, its parent company i believe went bankrupt.
Nope, Grifo.
30 odd. Only ROSE 1 have been configured to fire it. ROSE 2 and 3 remain dedicated strike.
Centre only, due to wiring.
Due to already present wiring.
Its slated to be there till 2038.
They have now been dedicated for CAP / fighter sweeps / OCAOs.
Fighter sweeps / CAPs / OCAOs.
Not at the moment.