Q. No. 974 Deferring procurement of 126 fighter planes

Question: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether it is a fact that Government has deferred the procurement of 126 fighter planes for an indefinite period;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether Government has conducted any study with regard to the effect of the deferment of this procurement on the modernization of Air Force; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer: Minister of Defence (Shri A.K. Antony)

(a) No, Sir.

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