The Mig 29's ejector seat is more capable than most western seats, but is heavier (almost twice the weight).
When Germany reunited, they looked over the Migs they inherited, and found that the technololgy was better than expected. It was one of the reasons they got out of the ASRAAM program, the R-11 proved to be more flexible in it's targeting and lock on and more manouverable than the ASRAAM, as well as easier to maintain. It's one of the reasons why they created their own missile.
The Israelies have had helmet mounted sights for their fighters for many years now, with missles that could be used with them. The rest are catching them up.
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