The Economic Times

Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft issue deepens with shortage of critical ejection seat parts, can indigenous solution work?

The Indian Air Force is grappling with a critical shortage of spare parts for its ageing Jaguar fighter jets. This issue particularly affects vital ejection seat systems. With India being the sole operator of the Jaguar, global retirements have complicated procurement. Efforts are underway to develop indigenous ejection seats as the fleet faces phased retirement by 2035.