In his farewell address for the legendary MiG-21, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described it as a “bird of all seasons” and a testament to the enduring strategic partnership.

Addressing a gathering at the Chandigarh Air Force Station, the defence minister said the most striking feature of the MiG-21 is its versatility. “It has been a fighter jet that has played all kinds of roles in its long operational life. It’s not called the ‘Bird of all seasons’ for nothing,” he said adding that MiG-21 “is not only an aircraft or machine but also proof of deep India-Russia ties.”

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Stating that MiG-21’s operational journey will be written in golden letters not only in the history of the Indian Air Force but also in the entire journey of military aviation, the defence minister said that

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