The Ministry of Defence on Friday, 27 March, signed contracts worth ₹858 crore for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems and depot-level inspection of P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
The contracts were inked at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi.
Of the total, a ₹445 crore contract has been signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, Russia, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems for the Indian Army.
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These systems are designed to enhance India’s multi-layered air defence capabilities against aerial threats including aircraft, drones and cruise missiles.
The agreement is also expected to further strengthen the Indo-Russian strategic defence partnership.
Separately, a ₹413 crore contract has been signed with Boeing India Defense Private Ltd for the depot-level inspection of P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Indian Navy.
The contract falls under the Buy Indian category with 100 per cent indigenous content and will enable in-country maintenance through domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facilities, in line with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
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