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"MiG-21 Has Been A Huge Part Of My Life": Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is witnessing the final flight of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) iconic fighter jet MiG-21 on Friday, said he has spent a "big part of his life" with the aircraft.
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What Will Happen To MiG-21 Fighter Jets That Retired Today? NDTV Explains
It's a bittersweet day for the Indian Air Force (IAF) as its legacy fighter jet, the MiG-21, retires. The Russian-origin fighter jet's induction in the early 1960s catapulted the IAF into the jet age. Where will the retired jets be kept? We discuss.
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'So Long, Farewell': India Says Goodbye To The MiG-21, A Beloved Warhorse
Friday, September 26, 2025. This is the end of an era for the Indian Air Force, one that has lasted over six decades. Today the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 - the MiG-21, that most redoubtable of fighter jets.
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Backbone Of Combat Fleet, MiG-21 Set To Retire From IAF On September 26
The legendary Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet for over six decades, are finally set to retire from the IAF on September 26.
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9 Air Force Officers Awarded Vir Chakra For Bravery During Op Sindoor
As festivities for Independence Day begin, the centre on Thursday awarded Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor.
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BJP Shreds Rahul Gandhi After Air Force Chief's "Full Freedom" Remark
With Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh rejecting the Opposition's charge that 'Air Force's hands were tied' during Operation Sindoor, the BJP has launched a scathing attack on senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
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Operation Sindoor Full Of Surprises: US Warfare Expert To NDTV
US warfare expert John Spencer said many surprises marked Operation Sindoor, ones which are not expected in the clash of two advanced militaries.
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"Happy We Tackled Ghost Of Balakot": Air Force Chief On Operation Sindoor Evidence
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said the non-availability of images of the damage caused by the Balakot air strike became a "big issue", and people could not be convinced about what was achieved
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"BrahMos Was Primary Offensive Weapon": DRDO Chief On Op Sindoor
India's Operation Sindoor that destroyed terror infrastructure and military assets deep inside Pakistan was a declaration of the country's ability to defend itself using homegrown technology, DRDO chief Samir Kamat said.
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6 Pak Aircraft Shot Down During Op Sindoor, Says Air Force Chief
Six Pakistani aircraft - including five fighter jets and another large aircraft - were downed during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has confirmed.
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Last Of 16 Airbus C-295 Aircraft Delivered To India By Spain
India on Saturday received the last of its 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain, marking an important milestone in strengthening its defence capabilities, the Indian Embassy in Spain said.
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MiG-21's Final Flight: Why Training, Not The Jet, Failed Air Force Pilots
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to retire its fleet of Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets in September. The aircraft played a key role in India's military campaigns, including the 1971 war against Pakistan.
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India To Send Burn-Specialist Team To Dhaka To Treat Air Crash Victims
The deployment of the medical team comes as part of India's response to the recent fighter jet crash in the Diabari area of Bangladesh's Dhaka, for which India has offered medical assistance to support the treatment of victims.
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India Extends Ban On Pak Aircraft From Entering Airspace Till August 23
India on Tuesday extended the ban on Pakistani aircraft from entering the domestic airspace till August 23.
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Saga Of Tejas - Fighter Jet That Will Replace The Mighty MiG-21
The mighty MiG-21, after serving the air force for 62 years, will retire and get replaced by the newer Tejas fighter jets. An idea conceived in the late 1980s, but several delays, developments and changes in technology pushed MiG-21's retirement.
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"MiG-21 Has Been A Huge Part Of My Life": Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is witnessing the final flight of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) iconic fighter jet MiG-21 on Friday, said he has spent a "big part of his life" with the aircraft.
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What Will Happen To MiG-21 Fighter Jets That Retired Today? NDTV Explains
It's a bittersweet day for the Indian Air Force (IAF) as its legacy fighter jet, the MiG-21, retires. The Russian-origin fighter jet's induction in the early 1960s catapulted the IAF into the jet age. Where will the retired jets be kept? We discuss.
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'So Long, Farewell': India Says Goodbye To The MiG-21, A Beloved Warhorse
Friday, September 26, 2025. This is the end of an era for the Indian Air Force, one that has lasted over six decades. Today the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 - the MiG-21, that most redoubtable of fighter jets.
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Backbone Of Combat Fleet, MiG-21 Set To Retire From IAF On September 26
The legendary Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet for over six decades, are finally set to retire from the IAF on September 26.
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9 Air Force Officers Awarded Vir Chakra For Bravery During Op Sindoor
As festivities for Independence Day begin, the centre on Thursday awarded Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor.
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BJP Shreds Rahul Gandhi After Air Force Chief's "Full Freedom" Remark
With Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh rejecting the Opposition's charge that 'Air Force's hands were tied' during Operation Sindoor, the BJP has launched a scathing attack on senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
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Operation Sindoor Full Of Surprises: US Warfare Expert To NDTV
US warfare expert John Spencer said many surprises marked Operation Sindoor, ones which are not expected in the clash of two advanced militaries.
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"Happy We Tackled Ghost Of Balakot": Air Force Chief On Operation Sindoor Evidence
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said the non-availability of images of the damage caused by the Balakot air strike became a "big issue", and people could not be convinced about what was achieved
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"BrahMos Was Primary Offensive Weapon": DRDO Chief On Op Sindoor
India's Operation Sindoor that destroyed terror infrastructure and military assets deep inside Pakistan was a declaration of the country's ability to defend itself using homegrown technology, DRDO chief Samir Kamat said.
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6 Pak Aircraft Shot Down During Op Sindoor, Says Air Force Chief
Six Pakistani aircraft - including five fighter jets and another large aircraft - were downed during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force has confirmed.
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Last Of 16 Airbus C-295 Aircraft Delivered To India By Spain
India on Saturday received the last of its 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain, marking an important milestone in strengthening its defence capabilities, the Indian Embassy in Spain said.
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MiG-21's Final Flight: Why Training, Not The Jet, Failed Air Force Pilots
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to retire its fleet of Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets in September. The aircraft played a key role in India's military campaigns, including the 1971 war against Pakistan.
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India To Send Burn-Specialist Team To Dhaka To Treat Air Crash Victims
The deployment of the medical team comes as part of India's response to the recent fighter jet crash in the Diabari area of Bangladesh's Dhaka, for which India has offered medical assistance to support the treatment of victims.
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India Extends Ban On Pak Aircraft From Entering Airspace Till August 23
India on Tuesday extended the ban on Pakistani aircraft from entering the domestic airspace till August 23.
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Saga Of Tejas - Fighter Jet That Will Replace The Mighty MiG-21
The mighty MiG-21, after serving the air force for 62 years, will retire and get replaced by the newer Tejas fighter jets. An idea conceived in the late 1980s, but several delays, developments and changes in technology pushed MiG-21's retirement.
