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The MiG-21 combined simplicity, speed, and mass production to become one of the most widely used fighter jets in history. This looks at how its design philosophy allowed it to dominate Cold War skies, ...

The shooting down of Wing Commander Abhinandan's MiG-21 Bison led to scrutiny over the jet's usage. The Indian Air Force's (IAF) tactical decisions during the 2019 Balakot dogfight led many to ...

Udupi: The MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force, which played a significant role in India's victory in Kargil War, has arrived at the Kota Karanth Theme Park in Kotatattu gram panchayat.

A rare 2019 dogfight saw an aging MiG-21 Bison face off against a modern F-16, marking the first cross-border air combat in decades. Though the MiG-21 was shot down, competing claims over an F-16 loss ...

After 62 years, across wars, variants and uninterrupted service, the Indian Air Force retired the last of its MiG-21 fighter interceptors last week. And coinciding with what is unanimously the end of ...

Today the IAF phased out the MiG-21 Bison after a 62-year-long career, spanning two thirds of the air force’s total lifespan. The MiG-21 is often thought of as synonymous with the Indian Air Force, ...

A solemn farewell ceremony for Soviet MiG-21 fighters was held in India. The event was marked by a final demonstration flight. Thus, the Indian Air Force officially ended the operation of these ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — India retired its last fleet of Soviet-era MiG-21 fighter jets Friday, ending more than six decades of service with an aircraft once celebrated for its combat prowess but later ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. India retired its last fleet of Soviet-era MiG-21 ...