MoD Signs Rs 858 Crore Contracts for Tunguska Air Defence System and P8I Aircraft Inspection The Ministry of Defence has finalized agreements totaling Rs 858 crore for the acquisition of the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and the Depot-Level Inspection of the P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. The contracts were signed at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi on March 27, 2026. The Tunguska missile system contract, valued at Rs 445 crore, involves the Indian Army purchasing the advanced air defence system from JSC Rosoboronexport, a Russian state-owned defense company. The agreement was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. These missiles are designed to bolster India’s layered air defence capabilities against modern aerial threats, including unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles. The deal is expected to deepen the strategic defence collaboration between India and Russia. Separately, the Ministry has inked a Rs 413 crore contract for the Depot-Level Inspection of the P8I aircraft, which will be carried out by Boeing India Defense Private Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing. This agreement, under the "Buy Indian" category with 100% indigenous content, ensures in-country maintenance and repair of the P8I fleet at a domestic MRO facility. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India policies, emphasizing self-reliance in defense infrastructure. Both contracts highlight the government’s focus on enhancing military capabilities while promoting indigenous manufacturing and strategic partnerships. The agreements were signed by senior defense officials, underscoring their significance in strengthening India’s defense preparedness.#ministry_of_defence #tunguska_air_defence_system #jsc_rosoboronexport #defence_secretary_rajesh_kumar_singh #boeing_india_defense_private_ltd
