Indian Air Force Becomes First Air Force in the World to Crash over 550 Aircraft and Lost 150 Pilots in the Last 30 Years

Indian Air Force becomes first air force in the world to crash over 550 aircraft and lost 150 pilots in the last 30 years

As fatal accidents mount, experts question HAL’s delays, outdated platforms, and the Indian government’s stalled defence overhaul. Since 1970 more than 170 Indian pilots and 40 civilians have been killed in MiG-21 accidents, thus the [...]

The Shrinking Wings of the Indian Air Force: A Strategic Concern

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to bid farewell to one of its most iconic yet controversial aircraft—the MiG-21. After over six decades of service, the last of these Soviet-era fighter jets will be officially retired by September 2025, marking the end of an era in Indian military aviation. 8SHARESShareTweet Despite its combat achievements, the MiG-21 earned the grim nickname “Flying Coffin” due to its alarming safety record. Over 400 cra…