Pune: Indian Army Awards Bharat Forge Rs 1,662 Crore Contract for CQB Carbines
Pune/New Delhi, 31st December 2025: The Indian Ministry of Defence has awarded Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) a contract worth Rs 1,661.9 crore for the supply of 255,128 CQB Carbines (5.56 x 45 mm) to the Indian Army. The agreement, signed on December 30, 2025, specifies that the delivery of the firearms will be completed within five years.
The 5.56 x 45 mm CQB Carbine is an indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured (IDDM) weapon, created through a collaboration between the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO, and Bharat Forge Limited, Pune. The compact firearm aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, reflecting the commitment of BFL and its wholly-owned defence subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), to supply advanced ‘Made in India’ defence platforms to the Indian Armed Forces.
Bharat Forge Limited, headquartered in Pune, is a leading global technology company providing high-performance, safety-critical components and solutions across diverse sectors such as automotive, power, oil and gas, construction and mining, rail, marine, aerospace, and defence. With manufacturing facilities in five countries, BFL combines deep metallurgical expertise with end-to-end capabilities in product design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation for a wide range of international clients.
