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IAF to retire MiG-21 on September 26, honouring six decades of distinguish
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
With the MIG-21's retirement, the IAF closes a historic chapter in Indian military aviation. The aircraft leaves behind a record of unmatched service and a legacy that will be remembered as India transitions to a new generation of fighter jets.
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Last recorded kill of IAF MiG-21 was PAF F-16, shot down "all generations"
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the Indian Air Force gets ready to retire the MiG-21 fighter jet on Tuesday, IAF spokesperson Wing Commander Jaideep Singh highlighted its legacy, recalling that it was part of the 2019 Balakot operations when Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16, marking the a
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Ahead of phasing out on September 26, IAF Chief flies MiG-21; recalls its
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) prepares to phase out the MiG-21 fighter jet on September 26, 2025, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal is AP Singh on Monday flew a sortie in the iconic aircraft to commemorate its legacy and decades of operational service.
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India clears Rs 62,000 crore deal to buy 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a major boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India in defence project, India on Tuesday cleared the project for buying 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.
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Air Force to phase out MiG-21 fighter jets by September 2025, will be repl
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
First inducted in 1963, will be retired after 62 years of service with the indigenously developed Tejas aircraft replacing it in all the current squardrons. The squardrons operating the MiG 21 plane are currently in Rajasthan's Nal Airforce base.
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First LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron to be deployed at Nal air base
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force is planning to raise the first squadron of the indigenous LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron at the Nal air base in Bikaner district of Rajasthan near the Pakistan front.
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IAF replaces MiG 21 fighter squadron at Uttarlai, re-equipped with Su-30 M
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Number 4 Squadron known as "Oorials" of the Indian Air Force (IAF) based at Air Force Station Uttarlai (Barmer), Rajasthan is converting from the MiG-21 to the Su-30 MKI, marking a watershed moment in the history of the squadron which was operating the MiG-21 since 1966.
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MiG-21 Bisons fly for the last time over Barmer, IAF No 4 Squadron to get
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force is phasing out the MiG-21 squadrons and set to replace them with the indigenous LCA Mark-1A fighter jets.
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India's air warriors to showcase might on Air Force Day, C-295 transport a
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to showcase its might on Air Force Day, which is celebrated on October 8 every year.
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IAF to stop flying MiG-21 by 2025, aircraft to take part in last IAF Day p
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid the efforts to replace its old Russian-origin aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to replace all MiG-21 squadrons with the LCA Mark 1A by 2025, said Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday.
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IAF to order around 100 more LCA Mark-1A fighter jets for over USD 8 billi
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to buy these Made in India aircraft to replace the MiG-21 fighter jets in its fleet has been submitted to the Defence Ministry and all other stakeholders in the national security establishment.
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IAF grounds MiG-21 fighter aircraft fleet pending investigations into last
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Three people lost their lives in the crash when a MiG-21 Bison aircraft airborne from the Suratgarh air base crashed over Hanumangarh in a village on May 8.
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