(a) whether the VVIP aircraft of Indian Air Force have been equipped with anti- collision technology;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated for installing such technology;
(c) whether the Government proposes to expand the said technology to other aircraft in future;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)
(a) BBJ and Embraer aircraft of Indian Air Force are used for airlift of VVIPs. Both aircraft are fitted with TCAS-II anti-collision systems.
(b) The aircraft are supplied with these systems installed as a standard fit. Hence, no separate funds are allocated towards fitment of anti-collision systems.
(c) to (e): The anti-collision technology is fitted based upon the assessed requirement. All the modern transport aircraft of IAF viz C-17, C-130, BBJ, Embraer, IL-76, IL-78 and AWACS fleet have anti-collision system onboard.