MiG-21 Crashes In India

NEW DELHI — An Indian air force (IAF) MiG-21 fighter crashed May 27 in the Himalayan border state of Jammu and Kashmir, killing the pilot. The latest crash has once again highlighted India’s urgent need to replace its aging fleet of the Soviet-era fighters. The accident took place near Awantipur...

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