Backbone of combat fleet, MiG-21 fighter jets set to retire from IAF on Sept 26
Published on: Sept. 24, 2025, 5:17 p.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
CHANDIGARH, Sept 24: The legendary Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of Indian Air Force’s combat fleet for over six decades, are finally set to retire from the IAF on September 26. The last of the MiG-21 jets, belonging to number 23 Squadron, nicknamed “Panthers” will be given a farewell at the decommissioning ceremony at the Chandigarh Air Force station. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Air […]
