• These contracts were signed in the presence of Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of MoD, at South Block in New Delhi, Delhi.
• This marks a major step towards modernization and operational preparedness of the Armed Forces.

• • What? MoD Signed Two Defence Procurement Contracts
  • Total Value of Contract: Rs 4,666 crore

   

• Contract-1: 
  • Total Cost: Rs 2,770 crore
  • Procurement of: More than 4.25 lakh CQB Carbines(for IA as well as for IN)
  • Manufacturers:  Bharat Forge Limited; PLR Systems Pvt. Ltd. (60:40)

   

• Contract-2:
  • Total Cost: Rs 1,896 crore
  • Contract Signed with: WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L. (Italy)
  • Procurement of: 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes (for IN’s Kalvari Submarines)
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• What? MoD Signed Two Defence Procurement Contracts
• Total Value of Contract: Rs 4,666 crore

• Total Cost: Rs 2,770 crore
• Procurement of: More than 4.25 lakh CQB Carbines(for IA as well as for IN)
• Manufacturers:  Bharat Forge Limited; PLR Systems Pvt. Ltd. (60:40)

• Total Cost: Rs 1,896 crore
• Contract Signed with: WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L. (Italy)
• Procurement of: 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes (for IN’s Kalvari Submarines)

Key Details of Contracts:
Procurement of CQB Carbines:
Signatories: The MoD signed a contract worth Rs 2,770 crore with Bharat Forge Limited and PLR Systems Pvt. Ltd., a Joint Venture (JV) between Adani Defence and Israel Weapon Industries,  for the procurement of over 4.25 lakh battle carbines, along with accessories for IA and IN.
Manufacturers: As per the contract, Bharat Forge will manufacture 60% of the carbines and remaining 40% by PLR Systems.

• Also, the deliveries of these carbines will be completed in around 5 years.

Significance: The CQB Carbines, designed as a key component of the modern infantry arsenal, provide a critical edge in close combat through its compact design, high rate of fire and enhanced lethality.
Procurement of Heavy Weight Torpedoes:
Signatories: The MoD has signed a contract worth approximately Rs 1,896 crore with WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L. (Italy) for the procurement and integration of 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes along with associated equipment for IN’s Kalvari Class Submarines under Project-75(P-75).

• As per MoD, the delivery of torpedoes is expected to start from April 2028 and will be completed by early 2030.

Significance: These torpedoes are expected to enhance the combat capability of the 06 Kalavari class submarines.

• These torpedoes, equipped with modern technological features and robust operational capabilities will bolster the IN’s underwater prowess.

Total Contracts Signed in FY26: The MoD has signed capital contracts worth Rs 1,82,492 crore in Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), for the modernisation of the Armed Forces.
About Ministry of Defence (MoD):
Union Minister– Rajnath Singh (Constituency- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, UP)
Minister of State (MoS)- Sanjay Seth(Constituency- Ranchi, Jharkhand)