Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit Bhuj Airbase Amid Heightened Security

Rajnath Singh's Upcoming Visit to Bhuj

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit the Bhuj airbase, arriving on Friday. Sources have confirmed that he will spend two days in Gujarat, focusing on the India-Pakistan border. Accompanying him will be the head of the Western Air Command. During his visit, Singh aims to assess the operational readiness of the Indian Armed Forces and evaluate the effectiveness of enhanced security measures implemented following recent failed drone incursions from Pakistan.

Recent Military Tensions

In light of escalating military tensions, the Pakistani army attempted to target Bhuj using drones. However, Indian security forces successfully thwarted these repeated attacks with the help of air defense systems. Following a series of military failures and no successes, Pakistan eventually declared a ceasefire. The Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Station is a key establishment of the Indian Air Force, sharing its runway with the civilian Bhuj airport and operating under the Southwest Air Command (SWAC).

Significance of Bhuj Air Force Station

The Bhuj Air Force Station, which houses the 27 Wing, plays a crucial role in air defense and surveillance due to its proximity to the India-Pakistan border. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Aadam Pur airbase in Punjab, where he received briefings from Air Force officials and interacted with personnel involved in operations. The Aadam Pur airbase falls under the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force, which has led several operations, including Operation Sindoor, with oversight from Air Marshal Jitendra Chaudhary, the Air Force Chief.