Question : UPGRADATION OF MIRAGE AIRCRAFT

(a) whether the Government has signed deal with France for upgradation of Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon; and

(d) the extent to which the squadron strength of the Air Force will increase?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (c): No, Madam. The proposal is not yet finalized.

(d) Since the proposal is for upgrade of existing aircraft, the squadron strength of the Indian Air Force is not affected.