Defence Ministry Inks Rs 4,666 Cr Deals for Carbines, Torpedoes; Boosts Military Power

• Defence Ministry signed contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for military equipment.
• Procurement includes over 4.25 lakh close quarter battle carbines for Indian Army and Navy, costing Rs 2,770 crore, from Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems Pvt Ltd.
• The carbine deal aligns with 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision, replacing legacy systems with indigenous, cutting-edge technology.
• Contract for 48 heavy torpedoes for Kalvari class submarines, worth Rs 1,896 crore, signed with WASS Submarine Systems SRL, Italy.
• Torpedoes, with advanced features, will enhance combat capability of Kalvari class submarines; delivery from April 2028 to early 2030.

Why It Matters: Major defence deals worth Rs 4,666 crore strengthen India's military with advanced indigenous and imported tech.