Kargil conflict
MiG-21 Fighter Jets Complete Historic Final Flight After Six Decades of Service in Indian Air Force
Sep 26, 2025 06:27 pm CST
After more than six decades of distinguished service, the legendary MiG-21 fighter jets flew their final mission through Indian skies on Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honored the Russian-origin warhorses during a ceremonial decommissioning event in Chandigarh, celebrating their crucial contributions to multiple conflicts including the 1971 war with Pakistan, the 1999 Kargil conflict, and the 2019 Balakot air strikes. The retirement marks the end of an era for India's first supersonic fighter aircraft that shaped the nation's military aviation capabilities.
Backbone Of Combat Fleet, MiG-21 Set To Retire From IAF On September 26
Sep 24, 2025 08:14 pm CST
The legendary Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet for over six decades, are finally set to retire from the IAF on September 26.