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IAF Bids Farewell to Iconic MiG-21 Fighter Jets

9/26/2025

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) retired its last MiG-21 fighter jets on September 26, 2025.
Inducted in the 1960s, the MiG-21 was pivotal in 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan.
The farewell in Chandigarh featured a flypast and aerobatic performances by the IAF.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the MiG-21's legacy and the IAF's plan to adopt indigenous Tejas jets.

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) retired its last MiG-21 fighter jets on September 26, 2025.
Inducted in the 1960s, the MiG-21 was pivotal in 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan.
The farewell in Chandigarh featured a flypast and aerobatic performances by the IAF.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the MiG-21's legacy and the IAF's plan to adopt indigenous Tejas jets.