Govt inks INR-8.58-bln contracts for missile system, P8I plane maintenance
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--Govt: Defence min inks INR 8.58 bln contracts for defence missile system
NEW DELHI – The Defence Ministry inked contracts worth INR 8.58 billion for the procurement of the Russian Tunguska air defence missile system, and depot-level inspection of P8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft, the government said in a release Friday.
The contract for the procurement of Tunguska missile system, valued at INR 4.45 billion, was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport of Russia. "These cutting-edge missiles will enhance India's multi-layered air defence capabilities against aerial threats including aircraft drones and cruise missiles," the government said. The agreement will "further strengthen" the India-Russia strategic defence partnership, it added.
An INR-4.13-billion contract for the depot-level inspection of P8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft was signed with Boeing India Defense Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Boeing Co. "This contract will ensure depot-level maintenance of P8I fleet at in-country maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility," it added. End
Reported by Asim Khan
Edited by Deepshikha Bhardwaj
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