IAF to procure 9 Jaguar jets from UK to be cannibalised as spares - The Tribune

The Indian Air Force will acquire nine retired Jaguar jets from the United Kingdom to be cannibalised for spare parts, according to sources. The Jaguar, a 1960s deep-penetration strike aircraft, remains in IAF service, with around 120 aircraft in its fleet. Some jets have been upgraded with Elbit Systems’ AESA radar and modern displays, while a plan to replace the Rolls-Royce Adour engines with Honeywell units was dropped due to cost. Upgrades include an Israeli AESA radar, dual Multi-Function Displays, EFIS, and an EW suite; Harpoon missiles are used on maritime variants. The IAF continues to rely on the original engines for many jets, and India has previously imported retired Jaguars from France and Oman to sustain its fleet as some aircraft approach retirement from 2028.