Search For "mig 21"
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh takes to skies in Rafale over Ambala, accompani
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flew a Rafale fighter jet over Ambala on Wednesday, leading a formation sortie that also saw President Droupadi Murmu experience the aircraft for the first time.
Read More
Punjab govt urges Air Force to allow display of MiG-21 in govt schools to
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a letter to Air Chief Marshal S Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Bains proposed that the iconic aircraft be displayed at schools in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Nangal and Kharar. "Together, we can create a living tribute to the MiG-21 and ignite the spirit of service and patri
Read More
"It taught us never to fear change, but to embrace it": Rajnath Singh on d
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
During the decommissioning ceremony of the MiG-21, Rajnath Singh stated that the MiG-21 had performed far beyond the expectations of both its designers and operators, evolving from a 1950s-era jet into a formidable, upgraded platform known by names such as Trishul, Vikram, Badal, and Bison.
Read More
"Befitting farewell": Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla recalls time spent i
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"I am feeling fantastic today. I spent a considerable amount of time with the MiG-21 and cherish many fond memories of it. I'm so glad to be here today, seeing the aircraft I grew up with once more. Its final farewell was a befitting, dignified ceremony, very well organised. It was also wond
Read More
"Testimony of India-Russia relations": Rajnath Singh bids farewell to figh
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Inducted into the Indian Air Force in 1963, the MiG-21 concludes its remarkable 63 years of service today.
Read More
"1971 War to Kargil conflict, from Balakot airstrike to Op Sindoor": Rajna
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that from the 1971 war to the Kargil conflict, and from the Balakot airstrike to Operation Sindoor, the MiG-21 has always been a tremendous strength for India's armed forces.
Read More
'Bison' takes final bow: IAF retires its first supersonic fighter jet MiG-
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The MiG-21 underwent multiple upgrades over its service life. The latest version, the MiG-21-93 or Bison, features advanced radar, avionics, and high-off-boresight Vympel R-73 missiles, making it capable in close combat even against modern aircraft. The farewell ceremony took place at Cha
Read More
MiG 21 decommissioned: Squadron leader says "80 pc credit" for 1971 war vi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Tyagi said that the aircraft had conducted rocketry, gunnery, and dropped bombs during the 1971 war.
Read More
"Potent" plane, enigma for Western field: Wing Commander Rajiv Battish hai
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Battish said that the large crowd gathering at the event reflected the sentiments of the people.
Read More
"Nothing better than this aircraft": Group Captain Malik on decommissionin
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Malik said that in the three versions of the MIG-21s that he had flown, there was nothing better than this aircraft.
Read More
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony i
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
After serving for six decades, the iconic MiG-21 is going to retire today.
Read More
MiG-21: Six decades of glory shown at Chandigarh Air Base before fighter j
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
After serving for six decades, the iconic MiG-21 is going to retire on September 26. Before the official culmination, a full-dress rehearsal was held on Wednesday at the Chandigarh Air Base.
Read More