₹858-cr. defence deals with Russian, U.S. firms, Pg8

Key Highlights:

• The Ministry of Defence signed defence contracts worth ₹858 crore with Russian and U.S. firms.
• A ₹445 crore contract was signed with Russia's JSC Rosoboronexport for the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System for the Army.
• A ₹413 crore contract was signed with U.S. firm Boeing India Defense Private Limited for maintenance of the Navy’s P-8I aircraft.
• The Tunguska system will enhance India's air defence capabilities against aerial threats like drones and cruise missiles.

Detailed Insights:

• The Tunguska Air Defence Missile System procurement will strengthen the Indo-Russian strategic defence partnership.

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• The contract with Boeing will enable in-country Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) of the P-8I fleet.
• The Boeing contract falls under the ‘Buy Indian’ category with 100% Indigenous Content, promoting self-reliance.
• These agreements align with the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives to boost domestic defence production.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A government initiative promoting self-reliance in various sectors, including defence.
• Make in India: A government initiative to encourage domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports.
• MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul): Activities involved in maintaining, repairing, and overhauling equipment to ensure operational readiness.