Question : PURCHASE OF MIG-21

(a) whether the Government proposes to buy MiG-21 to increase the strength of Aircraft to improve the depleted strength;

(b)if so, the details thereof;

(c)the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon;

(d)the time by which these aircraft are likely to be purchased; and

(e)the extent to which the work of IAF has suffered due to this reduced strength of the Aircraft?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) There is no proposal to procure MiG-21 aircraft.

(b)to(d) : Do not arise.

(e) Government constantly review the security environment and accordingly decide to induct appropriate equipment and to make other arrangements for adequate defence preparedness.