Navy to procure P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft
The Ministry of Defence has signed Rs.858 crore contracts for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
The first contract is for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems, valued at Rs.445 crore, for the Indian Army, from JSC Rosoboronexport, Russia.
These cutting-edge missiles will enhance India’s multilayered air defence capabilities against aerial threats including aircraft drones and cruise missiles. The agreement will further strengthen the Indo-Russian strategic defence partnership, the Defence Ministry said on 27 Mar.
The second contract for the Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft for Indian Navy under Buy Indian category with 100% Indigenous Content, valued at Rs 413 crore. It was signed with Boeing India Defense Private Ltd, a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Boeing.
This contract will ensure Depot level maintenance of P8I fleet at in-country MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility, which is in line with Government of India’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India, the Ministry said. fiinews.com
