Question : UPGRADATION OF JAGUAR AIRCRAFT

(a) whether the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) manufacturing Jaguar Aircraft in the country has made some changes/modifications in its hydraulic and fuel supply system;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Jaguar aircraft upgraded recently by the HAL have been returned by the Indian Air Force;

(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the action taken to ensure the use of quality standard of components and material in upgradation of Jaguar aircraft?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE PRODUCTION (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) Quality standard of components and materials used in upgradation of Jaguar aircraft conform to aeronautical design specifications. The Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance oversees the quality of products and processes of manufacture.