New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth a total of ₹858 crore for the procurement of the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and the depot-level inspection of the P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
Tunguska Air Defence Missile System
The contract for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems, valued at ₹445 crore for the Indian Army, was signed with JSC Rosoboron Export, Russia, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. These cutting-edge missiles will enhance India’s multi-layered air defence capabilities against aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles. The agreement will further strengthen the Indo-Russian strategic defence partnership.
Inspection of P-8I Aircraft
The contract for the depot-level inspection of P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft for the Indian Navy, under the “Buy (Indian)” category with 100% indigenous content and valued at ₹413 crore, was signed with Boeing India Defense Private Limited, a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Boeing, in the presence of senior officials of the Ministry of Defence.
This contract will ensure depot-level maintenance of the P-8I fleet at an in-country MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility, which is in line with the Government of India’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
