The Indian Air Force received nine retired SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft from the United Kingdom to dismantle for critical spare parts, securing Adour engine components and structural sections for its six operational squadrons. This bilateral transfer includes five GR1 single-seat strike aircraft and four T2 twin-seat trainers, all cannibalized entirely rather than restored to flight status. The acquisition addresses acute supply chain deficits for India’s 110–120 DARIN III-upgraded fighters, the world’s last operational Jaguar fleet, extending service life while indigenous platforms like Tejas Mk2 and AMCA mature. The UK retains 42 instructional airframes, including 13 GR1s, as the deal buys time for India’s transition from 1970s-origin deep-penetration strike capability to newer combat aircraft.