India retires MiG-21 jets after 60 years

MiG-21's Final Flight India Retires Iconic Fighter Jet After 60 Years

New Delhi - In a milestone marking the end of an era, India officially retired its last fleet of Soviet-era MiG-21 fighter jets on Friday. The decision brings to a close over six decades of service from an aircraft that was once celebrated for its combat prowess but later marred by frequent crashes and earned the nickname flying coffin.

The phaseout serves as a reminder of the pressing need for the Indian air force to expand and modernize its air fleet in response to potential threats on two fronts from archrivals China and Pakistan.

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