Defence & SecuritySkim2026-03-27

MoD Inks Contracts for Tunguska Systems and P-8I Inspection

What Happened

The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth 858 crore rupees for two major defence requirements. It includes procuring Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems from Russia for the Army and a depot-level inspection agreement with Boeing India for the Navy's P-8I aircraft.

Why It Matters

These deals strengthen India's multilayered air defence against modern threats like drones and ensure the operational readiness of the Navy's primary maritime surveillance fleet.

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