🇮🇳 DEFENCE NEWS ONLY 🇮🇳 ( • Patriotic tone • Nation First) 🪖 1. Indian Army Showcases AI Integration The Indian Army will highlight its growing integration of Artificial Intelligence technologies at the AI Impact Summit 2026. The focus is on improving sustainment, strengthening operational readiness, and building future-ready defence capabilities. 👉 A powerful step toward technology-driven warfare and a smarter, stronger Bharat Raksha system. 🪖 2. CISF Conducts Counter-Terror Mock Drill The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a Joint Counter-Terrorist Mock Exercise at Delhi Airport to enhance inter-agency coordination, preparedness, and rapid response capability against security threats. 👉 Strengthening vigilance to ensure citizens’ safety and national security. 🪖 3. ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Fighter Deal Approved India has approved a massive ₹3.25 lakh crore deal to procure 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets from France — one of the largest defence acquisitions in India’s history. The proposal includes 18 jets in fly-away condition for rapid induction into the Indian Air Force. 👉 A historic leap in air combat power and strategic deterrence strength. 🪖 4. India–France High-Level Defence Dialogue India and France will hold a high-level defence dialogue in Bengaluru on 17 February. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin to deepen strategic cooperation, defence collaboration, and technology partnerships. 👉 Reinforcing trusted strategic ties and global defence cooperation. 🪖 5. US Indo-Pacific Commander Praises Operation Sindoor Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, praised India’s Operation Sindoor, calling its tactical execution exemplary. He highlighted the operation’s precision and the deep professional introspection carried out by Indian forces afterward. 👉 A global recognition of Indian Armed Forces’ professionalism and operational excellence. 🪖 6. IAF Expands Joint Exercises with Friendly Nations The Indian Air Force is actively conducting joint exercises with friendly countries to boost interoperability and regional security: India–Thailand Exercise (Feb 9–12, 2026): Conducted near the Strait of Malacca with assets from Andaman & Nicobar bases and Thailand. Upcoming: Exercise Vayushakti-26 on Feb 27 at Pokhran showcasing Rafale, Su-30 MKI, Tejas and more. Recent: Exercise Garuda-25 with France (Nov 2025) Garuda Shakti with Indonesia (Dec 2025) Ocean Sky 2025 in Spain — first non-NATO participant India INIOCHOS-25 in Greece AviaIndra-2025 with Russia 👉 Demonstrates India’s rising global defence stature and commitment to peace through strength. 🇮🇳 सशक्त सेना • सुरक्षित भारत • अटूट संकल्प Nation First • Always Ready • Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #🆕Current అప్‌డేట్స్📢 #📖జనరల్ ఇన్ఫర్మేషన్👩‍💼