Defence Ministry today signed contracts worth 858 crore rupees for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of the P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. The Ministry said that the contract for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems, valued at 445 crore rupees, for the Indian Army was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, Russia, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. It said these cutting-edge missiles will enhance the country’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. Meanwhile, the contract for the Inspection (Depot Level) of the P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft for the Indian Navy under the Buy Indian category with 100% Indigenous Content, valued at four hundred 13 crore rupees, was signed with Boeing India Defense Private Ltd. This contract will ensure Depot-level maintenance of the P8I fleet at the in-country MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility, which is in line with the Government’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.