![MRMR aircrafts are similar to the LRMR in design, and have embedded radars, with the capacity to monitor airspace and marine surface for a distance of up to 600 kilometres (350 miles) [ATR 72 maritime patrol aircraft]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDjIelzOiFmYj3-j7RaKW2QHDJL-51CW9oIoUX_jI2UD66CSH1DfbeZNuRx6ZV-DvN0D8wcY1Dm0pD9FVXG79aU5Z0lUfwBAe_UtN8sTEr12NGUqyh6ie6kV2PvAVQycXqiBi/s144/atr-72-asw.jpg)
The proposed deal is estimated to cost the defence ministry around INR 50 billion. The new additions will come in handy for the Indian Navy, which had finalized a similar deal for the even more expensive Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance (MRMR) aircrafts in 2009.
The deal with the Boeing Defense, Space & Security for the purchase of eight Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircrafts was finalized in 2009.
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