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Rajnath Singh pays tribute to MiG-21’s legacy in Indian military aviation
Updated On: 26 September, 2025 03:01 PM IST | Chandigarh | PTI
The iconic Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of Indian Air Force`s combat fleet for over six decades, flew for the last time in Indian skies here on Friday, bringing the curtain down on a 62-year-long journey
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Pic/PTI
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said MiG 21 is not only an aircraft or a machine but a testimony to the deep ties between India and Russia.
Singh was addressing a gathering on the occasion of the decommissioning ceremony of the Russian-origin MiG-21 at the Chandigarh Air Force Station.
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