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The ministry of defence has signed defence capital acquisition contracts worth ₹4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbines and heavy weight torpedoes with accessories for the Indian Army and Indian Navy .
According to an official statement issued by the defence ministry, the contract worth ₹2,770 crore was signed with Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems Pvt Ltd for the supply of over 4.25 lakh CQB carbines along with accessories for the Indian Army and Indian Navy.
The second contract worth ₹1,896 crore has been signed with Italy-based WASS Submarine Systems Ltd, which involves the procurement and integration of 48 heavy weight torpedoes and related equipment for Kalvari Class submarines under Project-75.
Ministry of Defence today signed contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for defence procurement. Contracts for CQB Carbines along with accessories, worth Rs 2,770 crore, for Indian Army & Indian Navy were signed with @BharatForgeLtd and @PlrSystems Pvt Ltd, while the contract for 48… pic.twitter.com/duibcScecY
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) December 30, 2025
The procurement is aimed at enhancing the underwater combat capabilities with advanced technological features for six submarines of this class, with deliveries scheduled to begin from April 2028 and conclude by early 2030.
The 5.56 x 45mm calibre carbines, jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Bharat Forge Ltd, are ideal for close-combat operations such as urban warfare, counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations designed to replace the ageing 9mm Sterling.
According to Bharat Forge, the company has secured the largest small arms contract for ₹1,661.9 crore for the supply of 255,128 guns to be delivered within five years.
These carbines will modernise the infantry arsen/al by offering a compact design with a high rate of fire and lightweight (approximately 3.3 kilograms) alternative, where existing assault rifles may be less effective due to their size and delivering decisive lethality in confined area operations.
