IAF’s Never-Ending Fighter Conundrum

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is at a pivotal juncture as it retires the last MiG-21 squadrons after more than six decades of service, marking a significant shift in its operational landscape.The final decommissioning, scheduled for September 19, 2025, at Chandigarh, will reduce IAF’s fighter squadron count from 31 to just 29, dramatically below the sanctioned strength of 42 squadrons.Each squadron
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is at a pivotal juncture as it retires the last MiG-21 squadrons after more than six decades of service, marking a significant shift in its operational landscape.The final decommissioning, scheduled for September 19, 2025, at Chandigarh, will reduce IAF’s fighter squadron count from 31 to just 29, dramatically below the sanctioned strength of 42 squadrons.Each squadron
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