Two major defence procurement contracts worth ₹4,666 crore were signed. First, ₹2,770 crore for 4.25+ lakh Close Quarter Battle Carbines for Army and Navy, with contracts signed with Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems Pvt Ltd, deliverable in 5 years. Second, ₹1,896 crore for 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes from WASS (Italy) for Kalvari-class submarines, with delivery from April 2028 to early 2030. The total FY26 capital contracts reached ₹1,82,492 crore.
Defence Procurement Contracts Worth ₹4,666 Crore Signed for Carbines and Torpedoes
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₹4,666 crore defence contracts signed for 4.25 lakh carbines (Bharat Forge/PLR) and 48 torpedoes for Kalvari-class submarines.
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- Two defence procurement contracts worth ₹4,666 crore signed in FY26.
- ₹2,770 crore for 4.25+ lakh Close Quarter Battle Carbines for Army and Navy; Bharat Forge (60%) and PLR Systems (40%) to manufacture.
- ₹1,896 crore for 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes from WASS (Italy) for Kalvari-class submarines; delivery from April 2028.
- Total FY26 capital contracts reached ₹1,82,492 crore.
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The ₹1,896 crore Heavy Weight Torpedo contract for Kalvari-class submarines was signed with which country's company?
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The ₹1,896 crore torpedo contract was signed with WASS Submarine Systems SRL of Italy for supply and integration of 48 heavyweight torpedoes for the six Kalvari-class (Project-75) submarines. Delivery is expected to begin from April 2028.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the manufacturing share details for the CQB carbine contract under India's defence procurement?
In the **₹2,770 crore CQB Carbine contract**, **Bharat Forge** will manufacture **60%** of the **4.25+ lakh carbines** and **PLR Systems** will manufacture **40%**, deliverable within **5 years**. This supports the **Make in India** initiative for defence indigenization.
What is the total FY26 capital contracts figure for India's defence procurement?
India's total **FY26 capital contracts reached ₹1,82,492 crore**, with the latest contracts including **₹2,770 crore** for **CQB Carbines** and **₹1,896 crore** for **48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes** for **Kalvari-class submarines** from **WASS (Italy)**.
When will delivery of Heavy Weight Torpedoes begin for the Kalvari-class submarines?
Delivery of the **48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes** from **WASS (Italy)** for the **Kalvari-class (Project-75) submarines** is expected to begin from **April 2028** and continue until **early 2030**. The contract is worth **₹1,896 crore** as part of total **₹4,666 crore** defence procurement deals.
What percentage of the CQB carbine contract will Bharat Forge and PLR Systems each deliver?
In the **₹2,770 crore Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine** contract for **4.25+ lakh carbines**: **Bharat Forge** will supply **60%** and **PLR Systems** will supply **40%**, to be delivered within **5 years** to the **Indian Army and Navy**. Total FY26 capital contracts stand at **₹1,82,492 crore**.
What defence procurement contracts were signed for ₹4,666 crore and what do they cover?
Two defence contracts worth **₹4,666 crore** were signed: (1) **₹2,770 crore** for **4.25+ lakh 5.56 mm CQB Carbines** for Army and Navy (manufactured by Bharat Forge 60% and PLR Systems 40%), and (2) **₹1,896 crore** for **48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes** from **WASS Italy** for **Kalvari-class submarines**, delivery from **April 2028**.
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