No Chinese-made electronic part in US planes with IAF: Antony

NEW DELHI: None of the aircraft supplied to IAF by the United States contain 'counterfeit' electronic parts supplied by Chinese companies, Defence Minister A K Antony told Lok Sabha today while citing a list of suppliers acquired from the US.

In written reply to a question in the House, Antony said the government was aware of media reports regarding possible usage of Chinese counterfeit electronic parts in military aircraft manufactured in the US.

He was asked whether government was aware that some of Chinese counterfeit electronics parts may have been used in military jets which have been sold to India.

"The IAF has acquired a list of supplier from the US government with respect to aircraft procured from the USA and none of the suppliers are found to be Chinese manufacturers," Antony said.

He was also asked whether government had purchased C-130J transport aircraft for the IAF and P8-I Poseidon surveillance aircraft for Navy, in which counterfeit parts were found to have been used.

"No P8-I aircraft has so far been delivered to India. Moreover, during the last four years of operation of the US defence equipment including C-130J transport aircraft, IAF have not encountered any faulty spare parts and equipment," he said.