New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The Ministry of Defence on December 30, 2025, signed contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces.

The agreements were formalised in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block, New Delhi.

A major portion of the procurement relates to the acquisition of over 4.25 lakh CQB Carbines, along with associated accessories, at a cost of Rs 2,770 crore for the Indian Army and the Indian Navy.

The contracts were signed with Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems Pvt Ltd. The induction of these carbines is intended to replace legacy small arms and enha...