The government announced signing contracts totaling Rs 4,666 crore for Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes. Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems Pvt Ltd secured the contract for over 4.25 lakh CQB carbines and accessories valued at Rs 2,770 crore for the Indian Army and Navy. The CQB carbine, known for its compact design and high rate of fire, enhances close combat effectiveness in confined spaces.
“The contract emphasizes the collaboration between the government and the private sector, further boosting the ‘Make in India’ initiative,” stated the Defence Ministry. This project is expected to contribute significantly to the economy, create job opportunities, and support indigenous defense industries by promoting Indian MSMEs through component manufacturing and raw material supply.
Another contract worth Rs 1,896 crore was signed with WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L., Italy, for the procurement and integration of 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes for Kalvari Class Submarines (P-75) of the Indian Navy. These torpedoes, with advanced technological features, will enhance the combat capabilities of the six Kalvari Class submarines. Delivery of the torpedoes is set to begin from April 2028 and conclude by early 2030, as per the ministry’s statement.
The Defence Ministry highlighted that this achievement signifies the successful effort to equip Indian soldiers with cutting-edge indigenous technology, replacing legacy systems under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The Ministry of Defence has allocated Rs 1,82,492 crore for capital contracts to modernize the Armed Forces in the financial year 2025-26.
