The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct exercise "Vayu Shakti" at Pokharan range in&nbsp;Jaisalmer in Rajasthan state on March 7.

India's Rafale aircraft along with helicopters, transport aircraft and four remotely-piloted aircraft are set to take part in the exercise. The IAF will also include 109 fighter jets including the Jaguar, Sukhoi-30, MiG-29 and Tejas.

The C17 and C130J transport aircraft will also be seen in action along with 148 aircraft.

17 Jaguar aircraft are set to take part in the air exercise along with Apache, Chinook, Mi17V5, Mi35, ALH MkIV. The forces will also test the Aakash and Spyder missile systems.

The IAF conducts Vayu Shakti at the Pokharan range every three years to demonstrate its combat readiness. The last exercise was held on in 2019.

(With inputs from Agencies)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct exercise "Vayu Shakti" at Pokharan range in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan state on March 7. India's Rafale aircraft along with helicopters, transport aircraft and four remotely-piloted aircraft are set to take part in the exercise.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct exercise "Vayu Shakti" at Pokharan range in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan state on March 7. India's Rafale aircraft along with helicopters, transport aircraft and four remotely-piloted aircraft are set to take part in the exercise. The IAF will also include 109 fighter jets including the Jaguar, Sukhoi-30, MiG-29 and Tejas. The C17 and C130J transport aircraft will also be seen in action along with 148 aircraft. 17 Jaguar aircraft are set to take part in the air exercise along with Apache, Chinook, Mi17V5, Mi35, ALH MkIV. The forces will also test the Aakash and Spyder missile systems. The IAF conducts Vayu Shakti at the Pokharan range every three years to demonstrate its combat readiness. The last exercise was held on in 2019. (With inputs from Agencies)

IAF to conduct air exercise at Pokharan range with Rafale, Jaguar & Sukhoi-30

No blast involving old or new ammunition had taken place in Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days, Army sources clarified on Wednesday.

"No blasts took place in the Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days. We have checked from the people involved and deployed there and they clarified that no blast took place in the last two days," sources in the Indian Army said.

The sources clarified that no such incident took place even involving the scrap dealers there.

On Tuesday evening, speculation were being made in the social media by pro-Pakistan twitter users about some explosions having taken place in the Pokharan ranges which could have been a nuclear test by India.

Meanwhile, senior government sources dismissed the speculation about India conducting a nuclear explosion saying the attempt may be to project India as an irresponsible state.&nbsp;

 
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No blast involving old or new ammunition had taken place in Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days, Army sources clarified on Wednesday. "No blasts took place in the Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days.

No blast involving old or new ammunition had taken place in Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days, Army sources clarified on Wednesday. "No blasts took place in the Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days. We have checked from the people involved and deployed there and they clarified that no blast took place in the last two days," sources in the Indian Army said. The sources clarified that no such incident took place even involving the scrap dealers there. On Tuesday evening, speculation were being made in the social media by pro-Pakistan twitter users about some explosions having taken place in the Pokharan ranges which could have been a nuclear test by India. Meanwhile, senior government sources dismissed the speculation about India conducting a nuclear explosion saying the attempt may be to project India as an irresponsible state.

No blasts involving ammunition took place in Pokharan firing ranges: Army sources

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