At longer ranges, the edge shifts to whichever aircraft detects its opponent first. Late-model F-16s carry advanced AESA ...

In the 1965 Indo-Pak War, the MiG-21, newly inducted, provided crucial air defence through combat patrols, gaining vital experience despite limited numbers and no kills. By 1971, it turned decisive: ...

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 ...

In the aftermath of the Balakot strikes, MiG-21 Bisons were scrambled to intercept Pakistani fighters. In a rare modern dogfight, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16 before ...

The Indian Air Force will retire its iconic MiG-21 after 62 years of service. Once the backbone of India’s air power, the legendary jet leaves behind stories of courage, loyalty and survival.

The 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 ...

IAF retires MiG-21 after six decades of service; iconic jet that shaped India’s air power to be replaced by Tejas Mk2 and Rafale fighters.

On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force retired its last Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison fighter jets after more than 60 ...

Bulgaria will be the second European country to receive the newly built F-16 Block 70, with 16 fighters to be delivered as replacement for the MiG-29 fleet. Lockheed Martin announced that the first ...

On September 26, the Indian Air Force will bid farewell to the legendary MiG-21 fighter jet, closing a chapter that spanned ...

The Indian Air Force will bid farewell to the MiG-21 ‘Night 21’ after 63 years of service. The decommissioning ceremony, ...

The iconic MiG-21 to take its final flight from Chandigarh, the city where its legendary journey began in 1963.