India, Oct. 22 -- The Central government has signed a Rs.2,770-crore deal with two private firms to equip soldiers with 4.25 lakh modern close-quarter battle carbines.

The move would replace the existing, decades-old submachine guns, which are based on a 1940s design, as reported by HT.

Director general infantry Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar said contract has been awarded to Bharat Forge and Adani Group's PLR Systems - the lowest and the second-lowest bidders - in the ratio of 60:40. The deliveries will begin in a year.

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