Few machines capture the imagination like the sleek silhouette of a German warplane carving through the sky. Whether you remember catching newsreels of Heinkel bombers or reading about experimental ...
The Indian Air Force is bidding adieu to its iconic MiG‑21 fighter jets. The Soviet-origin aircraft were first inducted into the IAF in 1963. India’s first supersonic fighter played a critical role in ...
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The Story Behind the Jet That Redefined Air Combat

Celebrate 70 years of the legendary F-4 Phantom! From its origins in 1955, when the US Navy ordered McDonnell Aircraft to build the XF4H-1 prototypes, to its combat legacy in Vietnam, Yom Kippur, Iran ...
India retires the MiG-21 fleet after six decades of service, marking the end of an era with a ceremonial flypast and emotional tributes from veterans and defence leaders ...
The last jets of the 23 squadron, nicknamed ‘Panthers’, were honored with a ceremonial flypast and water cannon salute ...
Today the IAF phased out the MiG-21 Bison after a 62-year-long career, spanning two thirds of the air force's total lifespan. The MiG-21 is often thought ...
While global rankings often emphasize raw fleet size, looking specifically at Lockheed-built aircraft highlights their strategic roles rather than just numbers. Some nations depend on Lockheed ...
The iconic San Diego base showcases more than a century of military aviation history that has evolved dramatically over the decades.
Farewell to MiG-21: "For a long time, MiG-21 has been a witness to numerous heroic deeds. Its contribution has not been limited to a single event or a single war," said Rajnath Singh.
In the aftermath of the Balakot strikes, MiG-21 Bisons were scrambled to intercept Pakistani fighters. In a rare modern dogfight, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16 before ...