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The Ministry of Defence of India has signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes, aiming to bolster indigenous military capabilities. The CQB Carbine contracts, valued at ₹2,770 crore, will supply over 4.25 lakh units for the Army and Navy, while a separate contract for 48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes, costing approximately ₹1,896 crore, will enhance the combat capabilities of Kalvari Class Submarines. Deliveries of the torpedoes are set to begin in April 2028 and conclude by early 2030.