File pic/PTIThe iconic MiG-21, India’s first supersonic fighter jet and the backbone of the Indian Air Force for over six decades, is on the verge of retirement. The final event will take place in Chandigarh, where the first squadron of the aircraft was based. About the Author Akash Sharma Akash Sharma, Defence Correspondent, CNN-News 18, covers the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways. With an extensive experience coverin... Read More Akash Sharma, Defence Correspondent, CNN-News 18, covers the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways. With an extensive experience coverin... Read MoreFirst Published: September 24, 2025, 10:50 ISTNews india MiG-21 Set For Final Flight: IAF Prepares To Bid Farewell To Its First Supersonic FighterDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.