Oman to send retired Jaguar jets to India to keep planes flying

As reported by Scramble on December 11, 2025, India will receive retired SEPECAT Jaguar ground attack aircraft formerly operated by the Royal Air Force of Oman as part of a sustainment-oriented measure focused on supporting the Indian Air Force’s existing Jaguar fleet. The aircraft are intended to be dismantled and used as sources of spare parts rather than restored for flight operations, reflecting the operational realities of maintaining an aircraft type that has been out of production for decades. Read full defense news at this link...

The Jaguar fleet operated by Oman originally consisted of 27 aircraft acquired over time to fulfill strike and training roles. This total included 20 single-seat Jaguar SO1 aircraft and five two-seat Jaguar BO2 trainers. (Picture source: UK MoD)

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