Analysts tell Al Jazeera that Europe lacks an assertive response to Russia’s suspected operations. Europe is unprepared to counteract a new chapter of Russian military and intelligence activities in ...

Tejas Mk1A on Friday successfully completed its maiden flight in Nashik in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Tejas Mk1A has been manufactured at the third production line of ...

Key Points and Summary – After the Soviet collapse, advanced weapons were stranded across new states. In 1997 the United States quietly bought 21 Moldovan MiG-29s—fourteen MiG-29Cs, six MiG-29As, and ...

After 62 years, across wars, variants and uninterrupted service, the Indian Air Force retired the last of its MiG-21 fighter interceptors last week. And coinciding with what is unanimously the end of ...

On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force retired its last Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison fighter jets after more than 60 years of active service. This fast and nimble Soviet-designed fighter was for ...

Between 1966 and 1980, India inducted a total of 872 MiG variants, making it one of the most widely used aircraft in IAF history.

As the MiG-21 fighter jets took their final flight over India, Air Force veterans reminisced about the aircraft's storied legacy. Despite nicknames like 'flying coffins,' pilots praised the MiG-21 as ...

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the MiG-21's illustrious 62-year service at its decommissioning ceremony in Chandigarh, emphasizing its national significance and Indo-Russian ties.

Today the IAF phased out the MiG-21 Bison after a 62-year-long career, spanning two thirds of the air force’s total lifespan. The MiG-21 is often thought of as synonymous with the Indian Air Force, ...

Chandigarh: The Chief of Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, on Friday took the last flight of the iconic fighter jet MIG-21 for the Chandigarh airbase as the aircraft fleet was decommissioned ...

A solemn farewell ceremony for Soviet MiG-21 fighters was held in India. The event was marked by a final demonstration flight. Thus, the Indian Air Force officially ended the operation of these ...