The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth 858 crore rupees today for the procurement of the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and the inspection (depot level) of the P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. The Ministry stated 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 that these advanced missiles will enhance the country's multi-layered air defence capabilities against aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles. This 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 413 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".