MoD signs defence contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for carbines and torpedoes
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on December 30, 2025, signed defence contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes to enhance combat capability.
The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block in New Delhi. According to the ministry, the acquisitions will strengthen frontline capabilities of both the Indian Army and the Indian Navy. At the same time, they support the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India objectives.
Under the first contract, the Ministry of Defence signed an agreement worth Rs 2,770 crore for the supply of more than 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle Carbines. Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems Pvt Ltd will deliver the carbines along with associated accessories. The weapons will equip units of the Indian Army and the Indian Navy.
The ministry said the induction of the CQB Carbine marked the replacement of legacy small arms with modern indigenous systems. As a result, infantry units will gain improved lethality during close-quarter engagements.
The CQB Carbine forms a key part of the modern infantry arsenal. Its compact design and high rate of fire provide an operational advantage in confined combat environments. Moreover, the project highlights collaboration between the government and private industry. It is also expected to generate employment and strengthen defence MSMEs through component manufacturing and raw material supply.
Defence contracts boost naval firepower with heavyweight torpedoes
In addition, the Ministry of Defence signed a second contract valued at about Rs 1,896 crore with WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L. of Italy. The agreement covers the procurement and integration of 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes along with associated equipment.
These torpedoes will equip the Indian Navy’s six Kalvari Class submarines under Project-75. According to the ministry, the induction will significantly enhance the combat capability of the submarine fleet. Delivery of the torpedoes will begin in April 2028. The process will conclude by early 2030.
The ministry said the Heavy Weight Torpedoes feature advanced technology and strong operational performance. Therefore, the acquisition addresses critical naval requirements through the induction of niche and high-end weapon systems.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence said it has already signed capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 1,82,492 crore during the 2025–26 financial year. These contracts form part of a broader push to modernise the Armed Forces and upgrade operational readiness.
