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flag India retires the MiG-21 fighter jet after nearly 60 years of service, replacing it with the homegrown Tejas LCA.

flag The Indian Air Force will retire the MiG-21 fighter jet on September 26, ending nearly 60 years of service since its 1963 induction. flag Known as the IAF’s "backbone," the MiG-21 played a key role in major conflicts, including the 1971 war and the 2019 aerial clash, where it reportedly downed a Pakistani F-16. flag Celebrated for its speed, agility, and combat record, it trained generations of pilots and helped advance India’s aerospace manufacturing. flag The aircraft is being replaced by the indigenous Tejas LCA Mark 1A, marking a shift toward modern, homegrown fighter jets.

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