Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:20pm on 26 Sep 2025,Friday India
On September 26, 2025, India officially retired its legendary MiG-21 fighter aircraft after over six decades of service. The decommissioning ceremony took place at the Chandigarh Air Force Station, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who piloted the final sortie. The MiG-21, inducted in 1963, played a pivotal role in major conflicts, including the 1971 and 1999 wars. The event featured a skydiving display by the 'Akash Ganga' team, a flypast by MiG-21s in 'Badal' and 'Panther' formations, and a Surya Kiran aerobatic show. The MiG-21s are being replaced by the Tejas LCA Mk1A for enhanced safety and modern capabilities.
