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Indian Army to Procure 425,000 Carbines for Modernization

10/25/2025

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The Indian Army will procure 425,000 Close Quarter Battle carbines from Bharat Forge and PLR Systems, a joint venture between Adani Corporation and Israel Weapon Industries, for INR27,770 crore.
The acquisition supports modernization, self-reliance, and Make in India.
Deliveries will begin in September 2026.
The Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Delhi Technological University to advance defense technology research under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Story summary

The Indian Army will procure 425,000 Close Quarter Battle carbines from Bharat Forge and PLR Systems, a joint venture between Adani Corporation and Israel Weapon Industries, for INR27,770 crore.
The acquisition supports modernization, self-reliance, and Make in India.
Deliveries will begin in September 2026.
The Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Delhi Technological University to advance defense technology research under Atmanirbhar Bharat.