Government inks twin defence deals worth ₹858 crore
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The Ministry of Defence signed twin contracts worth ₹858 crore with JSC Rosoboronexport and Boeing India Defense Private Limited to acquire air defence systems and maintenance support.
Background
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹445 crore contract with JSC Rosoboronexport for the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System for the Army. A separate ₹413 crore contract was signed with Boeing India Defense Private Limited for in-country maintenance of the Navy's P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal value of the twin defence deals is ₹858 crore.
- FactThe Tunguska Air Defence Missile System contract is valued at ₹445 crore.
- FactThe P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft maintenance contract is valued at ₹413 crore.
- PostJSC Rosoboronexport is the entity providing the air defence systems.
- PostBoeing India Defense Private Limited is the entity providing maintenance support.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous maintenance and diversified procurement in strengthening India's maritime and air defence capabilities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign OEMs for critical maintenance of maritime reconnaissance assets
- Defense modernization: Integration of advanced air defence systems like Tunguska to counter multi-domain threats
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Defense Procurement · Maritime Reconnaissance · Indigenization · Defense Modernization
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