India Boosts Military with Rs 4,666 Cr Deals for Carbines, Torpedoes

• Ministry of Defence signs Rs 4,666 crore contracts to enhance Army and Navy's combat capabilities.
• Rs 2,770 crore allocated for close-quarter battle carbines from Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems for Army and Navy.
• Rs 1,896 crore deal for 48 "Black Shark" heavyweight torpedoes for Navy's Scorpene submarines with WASS Submarine Systems S.R.L.
• Deals reinforce Aatmanirbhar Bharat, promoting indigenous defence manufacturing and private sector involvement.
• New carbines replace legacy arms, while torpedoes significantly boost undersea warfare capabilities.

Why It Matters: Mega Rs 4,666 crore defence deals strengthen India's Army and Navy, boosting indigenous production.