MiG-21 Bids Goodbye: After more than 60 years of service, the Indian Air Force’s legendary MiG-21 fighter jet is retiring. Inducted in 1963, the aircraft played a pivotal role in defending India’s skies during major conflicts, from the 1965 war to the 2019 Balakot airstrikes. Renowned for its agility, speed, and continual upgrades, the MiG-21 flew countless missions and stood as a lasting emblem of Indo-Russian defence partnership.