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India retires the MiG-21 fleet after six decades of service, marking the end of an era with a ceremonial flypast and ...
Today the IAF phased out the MiG-21 Bison after a 62-year-long career, spanning two thirds of the air force's total lifespan.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh bids farewell to the iconic MiG-21, recalling its role in the 1971 war and calling it a symbol of courage, sacrifice, pride, and India-Russia defence ties.
The Indian Air Force will bid farewell to the MiG-21 ‘Night 21’ after 63 years of service. The decommissioning ceremony, ...
After more than six decades of service, India has finally given up its Cold War-era MiG-21 Fishbed fighter jet.
The defence minister said there is no fighter jet in the history of military aviation in the world, which has been manufactured in such great numbers.
The aged aircraft with a chequered history were once the backbone of the Indian Air Force. That they have remained in service for more than six decades speaks to enduring challenges in front of the IA ...
At MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla reminisced about his days flying the fighter jet.
The MiG-21, described for decades as the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF), flew its last official sortie on Friday, ...
After 62 years of unmatched service, the legendary MiG-21 fighter jet has been retired, marking the end of an era in Indian ...