MiG-21 Fighter Jets Retirement: What Happens Next to IAF's Legendary Aircraft?

Sep 26, 2025 04:23 pm CST

The Indian Air Force has officially retired its legendary MiG-21 fighter jets after six decades of service. These Russian-origin aircraft, which brought the IAF into the jet age in the 1960s, may find new homes in museums worldwide or potentially continue limited operations in a ceremonial vintage squadron, while the indigenous LCA Tejas steps up as their successor.