India Set To Retire Its Mig-21 Fleet In 2025 After 60 Years & 400 Crashes

The MiG-21 is one of the most recognizable early Cold War fighter aircraft, and despite their age, some still remain in service with the Indian Air Force. But not for much longer. In 2025, the last of the Indian MiG-21s are slated to retire, bringing to a close a long and troubled history of the MiG-21 in Indian Air Force service.