🇮🇳 DEFENCE NEWS | PATRIOTIC EDITION 🇮🇳 🪖 30-01-2026 1️⃣ Indian Army Strengthens Hearts & Minds in J&K The Indian Army’s 10 Rashtriya Rifles, under the leadership of Commanding Officer Colonel Rahul Kataria, distributed 20 computers to various government schools in Doda district under Operation Sadbhavna. The noble initiative was carried out on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, reflecting the Army’s commitment to nation-building, education, and people-centric development. 2️⃣ DRDO Set for Critical Test of ASTRA Mk-2 Missile The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing to conduct a crucial test of the ASTRA Mk-2 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) in the coming weeks. This test aims to demonstrate an extended interception range exceeding 200 kilometres, marking a major leap in India’s indigenous air combat and aerial dominance capabilities. 3️⃣ Vehicle Factory Jabalpur Achieves T-72 Overhaul Milestone Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ), a key unit under Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), has successfully overhauled its first two T-72 tanks under a dedicated pilot project. This achievement strengthens India’s armoured fleet readiness and reinforces self-reliance in defence manufacturing. 4️⃣ Boost to Indo-Russian Aviation Cooperation Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has signed a preliminary agreement with India’s Flamingo Aerospace for the supply of six IL-114-300 turboprop aircraft. The move enhances Indo-Russian strategic cooperation in regional aviation, especially for challenging terrains and remote connectivity. 5️⃣ India–Russia Joint Naval Exercises in Bay of Bengal India and Russia are preparing to conduct joint naval exercises in the Bay of Bengal, part of the Indian Ocean Region, next month. The exercises will further strengthen maritime cooperation, naval interoperability, and strategic trust between the two long-standing defence partners. 🇮🇳 Service • Strength • Self-Reliance Indian Armed Forces — Ever Ready, Ever Resolute जय हिन्द 🇮🇳 | वन्दे मातरम् 🇮🇳 #🆕Current అప్‌డేట్స్📢 #😇My Status