Tag: MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony

Rajnath Singh Bids Emotional Farewell to MiG-21, Calls It a Symbol of National Pride and India-Russia Ties

Speaking at the decommissioning ceremony in Chandigarh, Singh hailed the MiG-21 as more than just a combat aircraft, calling it a “family member, a national pride, and a testimony of India-Russia friendship.”

September 26, 2025

‘Bison’ Bids Farewell: IAF Retires Legendary MiG-21 After Six Decades of Service

Inducted in 1963, the MiG-21, affectionately nicknamed ‘Bison’, became the backbone of India’s air power.

September 26, 2025

MiG-21 Retires: Squadron Leader Credits Iconic Fighter for 80% of 1971 War Victory

Inducted in 1963, the MiG-21 served as a cornerstone of India’s air power. The first squadron, the 28 Squadron, nicknamed ‘First Supersonics’, was India’s first supersonic fighter unit.

September 26, 2025

Veteran Pilots Pay Tribute as IAF Retires Iconic MiG-21 Fighter Jet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared on X, “Today, 26th September, I shall be in Chandigarh. Shall attend the Decommissioning ceremony of IAF's MiG-21. Looking forward to it.”

September 26, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Attend MiG-21 Decommissioning Ceremony in Chandigarh

In a post on X, Singh said, “Today, 26th September, I shall be in Chandigarh. Shall attend the Decommissioning ceremony of IAF's MiG-21. Looking forward to it.”

September 26, 2025