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India retires 'flying coffin' Soviet fighter jet after six decades
INDIA: India's Russian-built MiG-21s flew for the final time Friday, marking the end of an era for the country's first supersonic fighter jet -- lauded for its valour but tarnished by a legacy of some 400 crashes. Crowds cheered as officials staged a grand farewell for the final two MiG-21 squadrons, totalling around 36 aircraft, at an air force base in the northern city of Chandigarh. The send-off came a day after New Delhi signed a $7-billion deal to acquire 97 domestically designed and built Tejas jets as it seeks to modernise its Soviet-era fleet.
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arabnews.com
India signs $7 billion deal for 97 domestically made fighter jets
NEW DELHI: India signed a $7 billion order on Thursday for 97 domestically designed and built Tejas fighter jets as its air force retires its Russian MiG-21 fleet after decades of…
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thehindu.com
MiG-21 farewell: IAF’s iconic fighter jet retires after 62 years; pilots hail its legacy
MiG-21, the iconic Indian Air Force workhorse, bids farewell after 62 years, leaving behind a rich legacy.
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MiG-21 flies through Indian skies for last time, Rajnath Singh terms it ‘national pride’
Indian Air Force bids farewell to iconic MiG-21 jets after six decades of service at Chandigarh event.
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Rajnath Singh bids farewell to MiG-21, calls it symbol of India-Russia ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honors the legacy of the MiG-21, symbolizing the enduring bond between India and Russia.
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India retires 'flying coffin' Soviet fighter jet after six decades
INDIA: India's Russian-built MiG-21s flew for the final time Friday, marking the end of an era for the country's first supersonic fighter jet -- lauded for its valour but…