{"id":211281,"date":"2026-03-27T19:52:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=211281"},"modified":"2026-03-27T19:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:22:53","slug":"47-million-mega-deal-russias-tunguska-air-defence-to-shield-indian-skies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/47-million-mega-deal-russias-tunguska-air-defence-to-shield-indian-skies\/","title":{"rendered":"$47 Million Mega Deal! Russia\u2019s Tunguska Air Defence to Shield Indian Skies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a major push to strengthen India&#8217;s tactical air defense, the Ministry of Defence on Friday finalized a significant contract with Russia worth approximately \u20b9445 crore ($47 million). The deal aims to procure and upgrade the formidable &#8216;Tunguska&#8217; air defence system, designed to take down low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and the increasingly dangerous kamikaze drones. This move is set to provide an impenetrable shield to Indian ground forces near the borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tunguska system is unique due to its integrated gun-and-missile capability. Armed with dual 30mm anti-aircraft cannons and eight surface-to-air missiles, it can engage multiple targets with lethal precision. What makes it even more valuable is its mobility; the system can track and fire while on the move, providing continuous protection to advancing tank regiments and infantry units in high-altitude terrains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Military analysts view this $47 million agreement as a strategic necessity given the evolving nature of warfare where drones have become a primary threat. The contract ensures the modernization of India\u2019s existing Tunguska fleet and the induction of new units equipped with advanced digital tracking and radar systems. This collaboration reaffirms the long-standing defense partnership between New Delhi and Moscow despite shifting global dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Ministry of Defence, the delivery is expected to begin shortly, with a focus on enhancing the reaction time of air defense units along the LAC and LOC. With the induction of this Russian powerhouse, the Indian Army\u2019s ability to neutralize aerial threats will reach a new peak. The &#8220;Tunguska Shield&#8221; is ready to become the newest guardian of the Indian airspace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a major push to strengthen India&#8217;s tactical air defense, the Ministry of Defence on Friday finalized a significant contract with Russia worth approximately \u20b9445 crore ($47 million). The deal aims to procure and upgrade the formidable &#8216;Tunguska&#8217; air defence system, designed to take down low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and the increasingly dangerous kamikaze drones. 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