CHANDIGARH, India -- After serving the Indian Air Force for over six decades, the Soviet-origin MiG-21 fighter was formally retired on Friday, paving the way for the country's indigenously developed advanced light combat aircraft -- which is expected to replace the iconic combat jet -- and for possible procurement from overseas.
Aerospace & Defense Industries
India finally says goodbye to Soviet-era MiG-21 fighter jets
Advanced indigenous aircraft to replace iconic jet that served for over 60 years
Indian Air Force MiG-21 jet fighter aircraft perform during a parade at an airbase in Tezpur, India, Nov. 21 2014. © AP
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