Chandigarh, Sept. 26 -- In a solemn ceremony marking the decommissioning of the iconic MiG-21 fighter jet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reflected on the aircraft's unparalleled legacy, calling it a chapter written in golden letters in the annals of Indian military aviation.
"As we bid farewell to the MiG-21 and its operational journey, we say goodbye not just to an aircraft, but to a symbol of the deep and enduring partnership between India and Russia," said the Defence Minister at the Decommissioning Ceremony of the IAF MiG-21 here.
He highlighted the MiG-21's pivotal role across multiple conflicts, from the 1971 war to the Kargil conflict, and from the Balakot airstrike to Operation Sindoor, praising the jet for its unwavering c...