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IAF replaces MiG 21 fighter squadron at Uttarlai, re-equipped with Su-30 MKI

The Number 4 Squadron known as 'Oorials' of the Indian Air Force (IAF) based at Air Force Station Uttarlai (Barmer), Rajasthan is converting from the MiG-21 to the Su-30 MKI, marking a watershed moment..
IndiaTimes - Published

MiG 21 vs Tejas explained: Why Air Force is phasing out 'flying coffins' for HAL-made Mark 1A fighter jets?

The Indian Air Force is set to get 100 new Tejas fighter jets in an effort to phase out the aging MiG 21 fighter jets, which have also been dubbed as flying coffins.
DNA - Published

India Deploys Upgraded MiG-29 Fighter Jets At Srinagar Air Base To Tackle Dual Threat

The Tridents squadron which is now also known as the ‘Defender of the North’ has replaced the MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base
Zee News - Published

Why Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of MiG-21 fighter jets?

Having been in service for over 5 decades, MiG-21s were the mainstay in IAF's combat fleet for a long period of time.
DNA - Published

IAF grounds 60 MiG-21 Bisons for checks after May 8 crash

The IAF has grounded its entire fleet of around 60 old MiG-21 'Bison' fighters for comprehensive engine and other technical checks after one of the single-engine jets crashed into a village and killed..
IndiaTimes - Published

IAF Grounds Entire Fleet Of MiG-21 Fighter Jets Pending Investigations Into Recent Crash

There are only three MiG-21 squadrons operating in the IAF and all of them are going to be phased out by the early part of 2025, said the Indian Air Force. 
Zee News - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes

IAF grounds entire fleet of MiG-21 amid spate of crashes

IAF has grounded the entire fleet of MiG-21s after the deadly crash erupted in Rajasthan on May 8.
DNA - Published

In just over 5 years, 55 lives lost in 50 military aviation crashes

Just as the armed forces grapple with the fourth major accident of the relatively new indigenous ‘Dhruv’ advanced light helicopters (ALH) in six months, yet another MiG-21 fighter crashed on..
IndiaTimes - Published

Burning MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan village home, kills 3 women

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the IAF on a training sortie Monday morning burst into flames midair and crashed into a village home in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh seconds after the pilot bailed out, killing..
IndiaTimes - Published

IAF’s MiG-21 Aircraft Crashes in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh; Pilot Safe, Two Civilians Dead

A MiG-21 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force has crashed near Hanumargarh in Rajasthan. Fortunately, the pilot is safe, but death of two civilians is reported by the local police.
Zee News - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes

Rajasthan: MiG-21 aircarft crashes in Hanumangarh, 2 civilian casualty, pilot safe

A MiG-21 aircraft crashed in Rajasthan on Monday (May 8).
DNA - Published

IAF's MiG-21 crashes near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan; two civilians killed, pilot safe


IndiaTimes - Published

Avani Chaturvedi to be first IAF woman pilot to participate in aerial War Games abroad

The first-ever air combat exercise between India and Japan this month will register another first. Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi will soar high on her Sukhoi-30MKI jet, becoming the first IAF woman..
IndiaTimes - Published

MiG-21 fighter jet crashes during military training flight in Croatia

A Croatian MiG-21 military jet crashed during a training flight Tuesday, the country's Ministry of Defence said.
Zee News - Published

DNA Special: Why is Indian Air Force still flying obsolete MiG-21 aircraft?

At present, the Indian Air Force uses the updated version of MiG 21, MiG 21 Bison. All MiG-21 aircraft will be retired from IAF by 2025.
DNA - Published

Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG 21 squadron to retire in September: Know all about controversial 'flying coffin'

IAF will be retiring a squadron of its MiG 21 fighter jets, which have been dubbed "flying coffins" due to frequent accidents.
DNA - Published

Explained: Reasons why the Indian Air Force is still flying MiG-21 Bison despite multiple crashes?

While India should have retired MiG-21 long ago, the IAF has its own reasons for flying the MiG-21 fighter jets and we try to decode reasons why IAF is still operating the MiG-21 aircrafts?
Zee News - Published

MiG 21 crash: With over 200 pilots killed since 1963, know history of controversial 'flying coffins' of IAF

In a recent MiG 21 aircraft crash, two pilots of the Indian Air Force died in Rajasthan, adding to the hundreds of deaths caused by the killer jets.
DNA - Published

MiG-21 crash: Fighter pilot Advitiya Bal cremated with full military honours in J&K


IndiaTimes - Published

Shilpa Shetty mourns death of MIG-21 pilots

A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer on Thursday night (July 28), killing the two pilots aboard the fighter aircraft. The incident led to a social media..
IndiaTimes - Published

MIG-21 crash: Family members, close relatives grieve loss of Lieutenant Advitiya Bal


newKerala.com - Published

DNA Exclusive: Why MiG-21 is known as India`s `Flying Coffin` - An analysis

In today’s DNA, Zee News’ Rohit Ranjan analysed the dangers of flying these aging MiG-21 fighter aircraft which have been involved in various accidents in the recent past. 
Zee News - Published

IAF to finally retire four existing MiG-21 squadrons by 2025


IndiaTimes - Published

IAF to phase out entire MiG-21 fleet by 2025


newKerala.com - Published

MIG-21 Crashes: BIG DECISION taken by AIR FORCE... read what will happen next

MIG-21 Crashes: The 51 Squadron is famous for thwarting Pakistan`s air strike on India on February 27, 2019 and shooting down an F-16 by an aircraft flown by Wing Commander (now Group Captain)..
Zee News - Published

MiG-21 crash: ‘Flying Coffin’, ‘Widow Maker’; the many names of India’s controversial fighter jet

This is not the first crash involving the MiG-21 fighter jets and it is often called ‘Flying Coffin’ and ‘Widow Maker’ for the sheer number of crashes it has suffered over the years, killing..
Zee News - Published

MiG-21 crash: IAF to retire one squadron by September 2022, entire fleet to be phased out by 2025

After the MiG-21 crash that took place in Rajasthan, the Indian Air Force has announced to phase out the entire fleet of Russian combat aircraft by the year 2025.
Zee News - Published

IAF to retire MiG-21 squadron by September end, details here

Amid recent crashes involving its vintage Russian combat aircraft fleet, the Indian Air Force decided to retire one more squadron of the MiG-21 B
DNA - Published

Two pilots of Indian Airforce killed after Mig-21 aircraft crashes near Barmer

The accident once again put the spotlight on the IAF's ageing fleet of Soviet-origin Mig-21 aircraft which were involved in around 200 accidents since their first induction in the early 1960s.
Zee News - Published

MiG-21 aircraft accident: Devastating video shows crash site where 2 IAF pilots were killed in Rajasthan

The IAF said the aircraft was on a sortie from Utarlai air base and the accident took place at around 9:10 pm in which both pilots lost their lives.
DNA - Published

Both pilots killed after IAF Mig-21 crashes near Rajasthan's Barmer


newKerala.com - Published

Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Barmer, Rajasthan: Watch video

The Indian Air Force's MiG-21 has crashed in Bhimda village in Baytoo of Barmer District of Rajasthan.
Zee News - Published

MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, both pilots killed

Indian Air Force's MiG-21 crashed in the Barmer district of Rajasthan.
DNA - Published Also reported by •Zee News

IAF fighter aircraft MiG-21 ‘Bison’ crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer


IndiaTimes - Published

Bangalore Watch Company™ Celebrates Golden Jubilee of 1971 Indian Air Force Operations with a Limited Edition Watch Collection

*Bangalore Watch Company™*, an Indian luxury watch brand has launched a limited edition watch collection celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the 1971 Indian Air Force operations in the Liberation of..
NewsVoir - Published

Governance Now's New Chapter 'Checks and Balances'

The debut of *Checks & Balances* has been announced by Governance Now, a platform for public policy and governance analysis from the Sri Adhikari Brothers (SABGROUP). The programs goal is to bring..
NewsVoir - Published

NDA pays homage to Wing Commander who died in MiG-21 crash


Indian Express - Published

MiG-21 fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force crashes near Jaisalmer


newKerala.com - Published

Pilot killed as MiG-21 goes down, 3rd death in 5th crash this year


IndiaTimes - Published

IAF's MiG-21 plane crashes in Rajasthan, pilot dies

A MiG-21 plane of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Friday night during a training sortie. The plane crashed in the Desert National Park area under the Sam police station,..
IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •Zee News

Tejas not being inducted as replacement of MIG-21 fighter, but as part of IAF modernisation: Defence ministry


newKerala.com - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes

Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari appointed as new IAF chief

Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari will take charge as Chief of Air Staff on September 30, after the incumbent, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria retires, the defence ministry said on Friday. Chaudhari, who..
IndiaTimes - Published

To ‘immortalise his sacrifice’, Moga village set up statue of IAF pilot who died in MiG-21 crash 


Indian Express - Published


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