What’s Next for the MiG-21? The Fighter Jet’s Retirement Explained

The Indian Air Force will officially retire the MiG-21 fighter jets. The aircraft’s retirement is a significant moment in the history of the Indian Air Force. The decommissioning ceremony will be held at the airbase in Chandigarh. The MiG-21, which was inducted in 1963, was the first supersonic fighter jet in the Indian Air Force. The 28 Squadron in Chandigarh was the first to operate the MiG-21. The Indian Air Force has operated over 700 MiG-21 aircraft. The article discusses the standard procedures that are followed when a fighter jet is retired. It also explains the reasons behind retiring fighter jets.