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MiG accounted for half of fighter jet crashes in 17 years

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July 31, 2025

Russian-origin MiG-21 aircraft are set to retire from the Indian Air Force (IAF) in September amid ongoing safety concerns, marking the end of their 62-year-long service.

- JAYANT PANKAJ

Between FY09 and FY25, 101 IAF fighter jets crashed, costing the lives of 28 pilots. Over 54 of these crashes involved MiGs. While MiG accidents have declined in the past 15 years, recent crashes involving Mirage (FY25), Hawk, and Tejas (FY24) aircraft have surfaced. IAF has reduced reliance on MiGs and is transitioning to the indigeno

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