Ex-IAF Chief Explains Why India Fielded MiG-21 vs PAK F-16 During Balakot Dogfight
Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief BS Dhanoa has shed light on why India deployed the MiG-21 Bison against Pakistan’s F-16s during the 2019 Balakot dogfight. His explanation highlights operational realities, immediate availability, and the strategic doctrine that guided India’s response in one of the most high-profile aerial engagements in South Asia. Background of the…