Day 12
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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