On 26 September 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) officially retired its last MiG-21 Bison fighter jets, marking the end of an era that spanned over six decades. The decommissioning ceremony took place at Chandigarh Air Force Station, the same base where the first MiG-21s were inducted in 1963. This historic event closes the chapter on India’s first supersonic fighter jet, which served as the backbone of the IAF for much of its modern history. A Legacy That Defined Indian Air Power […]
