CQB Carbine
Private Sector › Procurement
Large-volume close-combat carbine acquisition for Army and Navy with private-sector prime vendors
Budget
₹2,770 Cr
Timeline
2025–2031
Sector
Private Sector
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
MoD signed contract on 30 Dec 2025 for over 4.25 lakh CQB carbines with Bharat Forge and PLR Systems for Army and Navy users.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 6/7
Contract Signed
Estimated Budget
₹2,770 Cr
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2025–2031
Operational Target
Armed Service
Private Sector
70% Indigenous
Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Contract Signed). Large-volume close-combat carbine acquisition for Army and Navy with private-sector prime vendors
The allocated budget outlay for CQB Carbine is estimated at ₹2,770 Cr.
The program schedule indicates 2025–2031.
CQB Carbine is developed in coordination with vendors: Bharat Forge Ltd, PLR Systems Pvt Ltd.
CQB Carbine targets an indigenous content of 70%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Bharat Forge Ltd · PLR Systems Pvt Ltd
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