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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


India: Jaguar Aircraft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2026 to question 13283 on India: Jaguar Aircraft, for what reason the 42 Jaguar aircraft his Department holds are not listed in the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026.

Answer

The UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026 publication only includes fixed-wing aircraft that are in service. This includes those in storage to preserve airframe hours, but excludes those operated under contracts, in the process of being disposed of, or otherwise no longer in active fleet management. The MOD does not hold a central, comprehensive list of all retired aircraft still held. This information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23398
Session
2026-27
Related items
India: Jaguar Aircraft
Friday, 3 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
India Jaguar aircraft
Link
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