**Executive Summary**
On December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts totaling Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes. The CQB Carbine contract aims to equip the Indian Army and Navy, while the Heavy Weight Torpedoes contract targets enhancing the combat capability of the Indian Navy's Kalvari Class submarines with deliveries starting April 2028 and completing by early 2030. These contracts contribute to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **CQB Carbine Contract:**
* Contract worth Rs 2,770 crore for over 4.25 lakh CQB Carbines and accessories.
* Suppliers: Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems Pvt Ltd.
* Aims to equip Indian soldiers with world-class lethality, replacing legacy systems.
* Supports the 'Make-in-India' initiative.
* **Heavy Weight Torpedoes Contract:**
* Contract worth Rs 1,896 crore for 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes and associated equipment.
* Designed for Kalvari Class Submarines (P-75) of the Indian Navy.
* Supplier: WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L., Italy.
* Delivery: Commencing April 2028 and completing by early 2030.
* **Financial Year 2025-26:**
* The Ministry of Defence has signed capital contracts worth Rs 1,82,492 crore for modernization of the Armed Forces.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Army and Indian Navy**
* **Impact:** Enhanced combat capabilities with modern weaponry (CQB Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes).
* **Action Required:** Integrate and train personnel on the new equipment.
**Indian MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)**
* **Impact:** Increased opportunities for components manufacturing and raw material supply in the defence sector.
* **Action Required:** Engage in component manufacturing and raw material supply for the defence industry.
**WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L., Italy:**
* **Impact:** Responsible for delivering on the Torpedoes contract on time.
* **Action Required:** Deliver the Torpedoes as per contract, beginning in April 2028.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The primary entity signing contracts for the procurement of defense equipment.
CQB Carbine: Close Quarter Battle Carbine; procurement contract signed for the Indian Army and the Indian Navy.
Heavy Weight Torpedoes: Procurement contract signed for the integration of Heavy Weight Torpedoes for Kalvari Class Submarines (P-75) of the Indian Navy.
Indian Army: One of the beneficiaries of the CQB Carbine procurement contract.
Indian Navy: One of the beneficiaries of the CQB Carbine and the Heavy Weight Torpedoes procurement contract.
Ministry of Defence
MoD inks Rs 4,666 crore contracts for Close
Quarter Battle Carbine & Heavy Weight
Torpedoes
प्रव तथ: 30 DEC 2025 4:43PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Defence, on December 30, 2025, signed contracts worth a total cost of Rs 4,666 crore for the
procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine and Heavy Weight Torpedoes. The contracts were
inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block, New Delhi.
CQB Carbine
The contract for over 4.25 lakh CQB Carbine along with accessories, worth Rs 2,770 crore, for the Indian
Army and the Indian Navy were signed with Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems Pvt Ltd. This
achievement marks the culmination of an extraordinary, persistent effort to equip Indian soldiers with
world-class lethality, replacing legacy systems with cutting-edge indigenous technology under the
‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision.
As a cornerstone of the modern infantry arsenal, the CQB Carbine provides a critical edge in close
combat through its compact design and high rate of fire, ensuring rapid, decisive lethality in confined
spaces. The contract highlights the synergy between the Government and the private sector which will
further give impetus to the Make-in-India initiative. This project will also play a pivotal role in boosting
overall economy, increasing employment avenues and will also empower indigenous defence industries by
encouraging Indian MSMEs through components' manufacturing and raw material supply.
Heavy Weight Torpedoes
The contract for the procurement and integration of 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes along with associated
equipment for Kalvari Class Submarines (P-75) of the Indian Navy at an approximate cost of Rs 1,896
crore was signed with WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L., Italy. The acquisition will enhance the combat
capability of the six Kalvari Class submarines. The delivery of torpedoes will commence from April 2028
and will be completed by early 2030.These torpedoes have significant operational capabilities and advanced technological features. The
acquisition underscores the Government’s commitment to meet the operational requirements of the Indian
Navy through the induction of niche technologies and advanced capabilities weapons.
In the Financial Year 2025-26, Ministry of Defence has signed capital contracts amounting to Rs 1,82,492
crore for the modernisation of the Armed Forces.
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