MiG-21 Flies For The Last Time As India Retires Legendary And Iconic Fighter Jet After 63 Years

The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally retired its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet fleet on September 26, 2025, after 63 years of distinguished service at a decommissioning ceremony held at Chandigarh Air Base. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi attended the event, which marked the closing
The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally retired its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet fleet on September 26, 2025, after 63 years of distinguished service at a decommissioning ceremony held at Chandigarh Air Base. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi attended the event, which marked the closing
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