Defense Ministry signs Rs 445 crore deal with Russia for Tunguska missile system, signs P8I jet maintenance contract worth Rs 413 crore with Boeing. india news
MoD signs contract worth Rs 858 crore for inspection (depot level) of Tunguska air defense missile system and P8I aircraft
New Delhi: The Defense Ministry on Friday signed an agreement for the purchase of Tunguska air defense missile systems from Russia and another contract with Boeing India for the maintenance of its P8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft fleet. The combined cost of both the contracts is Rs 858 crore.Contract for procurement of Tunguska systems, worth Rs 445 crore Indian ArmyThe signing was done with JSC Rosoboronexport of Russia in the presence of Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi. These state-of-the-art missiles will enhance India’s multi-layered air defense capabilities against air threats.
The Tunguska is designed to provide day-and-night protection for infantry and tank regiments against low-altitude aircraft, helicopters and cruise missiles in all weather conditions. The Tunguska Agreement will further strengthen the India-Russia strategic defense partnership.The contract for inspection (depot level) of P8I aircraft for the Indian Navy under the Indian Navy category with 100% indigenous content, valued at Rs 413 crore, was signed with Boeing India Defense Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Boeing. This contract will ensure depot level maintenance of the P8I fleet at maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities in the country, in line with the government’s commitment. self-reliant india. The Indian Navy currently operates 12 Boeing P-8I Poseidon long-range maritime patrol aircraft. These aircraft are deployed at INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu and INS Hansa in Goa. The country is also in the process of acquiring six additional P-8I aircraft, taking the fleet strength to 18.