Defence Minister Rajnath Singh departed for Bhuj Air Force Station on Friday, there he will be interacting with the heroic Air Warriors and Air Force chief Air Marshal A.P Singh. This station in Gujrat was one of the installations targeted by Pakistan military last week. According to official sources, the defence minister is scheduled to interact with the senior Indian air force officials and review key infrastructure and combat readiness of the station. Bhuj Air force station is located near the Indo-Pak border in Gujrat and it holds crucial significance due to its proximity to sensitive zones. During a recent military standoff, the Pakistani Army made several attempts to target India’s Bhuj region using drones. However, these attacks were successfully repelled by India’s security forces, The Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Station, a crucial installation of the Indian Air Force, played a key role in maintaining aerial security. Located in Bhuj, the station shares its runway with the civilian Bhuj Airport and operates under the jurisdiction of the South Western Air Command (SWAC). This region is of high strategic importance, encompassing sensitive border areas and forward airbases, making it a critical hub for any aerial operations involving Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently conducted a thorough review of the security situation along India’s western frontier, which includes the border areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat—both adjacent to Pakistan. The high-level security review meeting focused on bolstering border defence and was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the Chiefs of the Army and Navy, and other senior defence officials. This initiative underscores the Centre’s commitment to national security and its preparedness to counter any threat along its western borders. During the visit Singh is expected to review the readiness of the force and also boost the morale of the armed force. Additionally, the minister also plans to visit the Smritivan – a memorial museum envisioned by honourable PM shri Narendra Modi to pay tribute to the people who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake that struck the region on January 26, 2001 shared by him through a post on X.