The recent conflict with Pakistan and a deadly crash underscore issues with an aging fleet and weapons procurement.

The fighter jet has also been the mainstay of Air Force operations. However, the aircraft has been unofficially dubbed as the 'flying coffin' due to the various accidents with it.

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 fighter jet crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka on Monday afternoon.

A team of burn-specialist Doctors and Nurses with necessary medical support are scheduled to visit Dhaka shortly to treat the victims, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

The Indian Air Force will retire the remaining squadrons of the Russian-made MiG-21 fighter jets in September, NDTV was informed Tuesday afternoon.

Fighter jet Mig-21, the old warhorse of the Indian Air Force (IAF), will retire after more than 60 years of service and will be accorded ceremonial send off in September, it was learnt. The iconic fighter jet played a key role in major conflicts,

As India gets ready to retire the MiG-21 this September, former Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Anil Khosla reflects on how the iconic fighter jet transformed Indian air combat, becoming the backbone of the Air Force by 1971 and playing a key role in wars and missions for over six decades.

India and Pakistan have both issued fresh airspace restrictions near the international border for military drills, signalling continued tension following May’s cross-border hostilities. The Indian Air Force will hold air combat exercises in Rajasthan and Gujarat from July 23 to 25,