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MiG-21 farewell: What is Form 700 and why it is important for an aircraft | Explained
Explainers | Sep 26, 2025, 11:13 PM ISTMiG-21 farewell: During the decommissioning ceremony of the MiG-21, the Form 700 was handed over to the defence minister by Air Chief Marshal Singh, marking the retirement of the aircraft.
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'National pride': Indian Air Force bids farewell to MiG-21 after six decades of service | In Pics
India | Sep 26, 2025, 10:06 PM ISTThe legendary Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, which was the backbone of the IAF for nearly six decades, flew through the skies for one last time on Friday before getting decommissioned. The aircraft's Operational Flying Culmination Ceremony was held at the Air Force Station in Chandigarh.
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From 1971 war to Op Sindoor, the iconic MiG-21 jet gave great strength to armed forces, says Rajnath
India | Sep 26, 2025, 01:17 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force retired the MiG-21 fighter jet after nearly six decades of service in a ceremony held in Chandigarh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the aircraft's heroic role in wars and key operations, calling it a symbol of strength for the armed forces.
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MiG-21 retires today, know which aircraft to replace India's first supersonic fighter jet
India | Sep 26, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTThe MiG-21 fighter jet retired after more than 60 years of service. At a farewell ceremony in Chandigarh, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh led the final flight. The indigenous Tejas, including its upgraded Mk1A variant, will replace the MiG-21.
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Who is Squadron Leader Priya Sharma? Meet the IAF woman pilot who led MiG-21 jet's final flypast
India | Sep 26, 2025, 02:14 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force retired its legendary MiG-21 fighter aircraft at Chandigarh Air Force Station. Squadron Leader Priya Sharma made history as part of the final sortie. The farewell featured a grand flypast, a water cannon salute, and participation by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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MiG-21 farewell: The iconic fighter jet flies into sunset after six decades of glorious service
India | Sep 26, 2025, 11:29 AM ISTThe Indian Air Force bids farewell to the legendary MiG-21 fighter jet after six decades of service. From the 1965 and 1971 wars to the Balakot strike, here's a look at its glorious legacy as it takes its final flight in Chandigarh.
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MiG-21 fighter jets to be phased out in September by Indian Air Force
India | Jul 22, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTThe MiG-21, which served as the backbone of the Indian Air Force for several decades, will now be replaced by the indigenously developed Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft in safeguarding the nation's skies.
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IAF to buy 97 more LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets, MiG-21 to be replaced by 2025
India | Oct 03, 2023, 02:27 PM ISTIndian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari while announcing the purchase said that MiG-21 fighter aircraft would be stopped by 2025 and replaced by the LCA Tejas. The MiG-21 Bison is the first supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history.
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Fatafat 50: Watch 50 big news of May 08, 2023 of the country and world in a flash
News | May 08, 2023, 04:17 PM ISTFatafat 50: MiG-21 crash in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. 3 women died in the accident
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Rajasthan: 3 Civilian dead after IAF's MiG 21 plane crashes at Hanumangarh village
News | May 08, 2023, 01:19 PM ISTAn Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft during a routine training sortie crashed near Bahalol Nagar of Pilibanga in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh village on Monday morning.
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Rajasthan: 2 dead after IAF's MiG 21 plane crashes at Hanumangarh village
News | May 08, 2023, 03:18 PM ISTAn Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft during a routine training sortie crashed near Bahalol Nagar of Pilibanga in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh village on Monday morning.
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IAF set to retire Abhinandan Varthaman’s MiG-21 squadron by Sept end
India | Sep 20, 2022, 12:21 PM ISTAbhinandan Varthaman MiG-21: 'Sword Arms' is one of its four remaining squadrons of ageing MiG-21 fighter jets. The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of September.
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IAF chief on Agnipath, India-China border row, Chinook and MiG-21 | Exclusive
India | Dec 15, 2022, 04:01 PM ISTSpeaking on the Agnipath recruitment scheme, IAF chief VR Chaudhari said, "It's a game changer and also very important for our training. Our training was very long earlier."
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MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashes during take off, Group Captain dies
India | Mar 17, 2021, 06:41 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force has said that a Group Captain was killed in an accident involving a MiG-21 Bison aircraft at an airbase in central India.
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Indian Air Force plans to procure 21 MiG-29, 12 Sukhoi-30 fighter jets
India | Aug 29, 2019, 11:38 PM ISTTo boost its dwindling fighter squadron strength, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to acquire 33 new combat aircraft including 21 MiG-29s and 12 Sukhoi 30s. It has pushed a proposal in front of the government, after which the Defence Ministry has decided to hold a high-level meeting in the next few week, in this regard.
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MiG-21 Bison fighter jet crashes near Bikaner, pilot ejects safely
India | Mar 08, 2019, 05:09 PM ISTMiG-21 aircraft crashed today after getting airborne from Nal near Bikaner in Rajasthan.
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Imran Khan: If war begins, it won't be in my or Narendra Modi's control
World | Feb 27, 2019, 04:48 PM ISTIn a televised message to India, Pakistan PM said that the two countries should sit down for talks as war can quickly get out of anyone's control.
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India loses MiG 21 Bison fighter jet, pilot missing in action: MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar
India | Feb 27, 2019, 04:00 PM ISTMEA spokesperson confirmed that India had lost one MiG 21 Bison air craft and its pilot was missing in action.
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IAF chief Dhanoa flies last sortie of Mig-21 variant
India | Dec 29, 2017, 10:07 PM ISTAir Chief Marshal Dhanoa is on a three day visit to Air Force Station Nal December 28-30, one of the premier air bases operating the MiG-21 aircraft, where 108 Squadron or the 'Hawkeyes' is being "number plated".
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Watch video: Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa flies MIG-21 fighter jet
India | Jan 13, 2017, 12:37 PM ISTIn a rare gesture, Indian Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa on Thursday flew solo in a Mig-21 fighter jet, a defence statement said.