Bharat Forge Secures Rs. 1,661 Crore Contract with Indian MoD
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Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) has signed a contract valued at Rs. 1,661 crores with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply of 255,128 CQB Carbines (5.56 x 45 mm) to the Indian Army. The contract, finalized on December 30, 2025, mandates completion within five years. The carbines are indigenously designed and developed in collaboration with the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) and DRDO. This agreement aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, emphasizing domestic production of defense equipment.
Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) has entered into a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) valued at Rs. 1,661 crores for the supply of 255,128 CQB Carbines (5.56 x 45 mm) to the Indian Army. The agreement was signed on December 30, 2025, with a stipulated order execution period of five years.
The 5.56 x 45 mm CQB Carbine is an indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured (IDDM) firearm. It is a result of collaboration between the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO, and Bharat Forge Ltd., Pune. This contract is part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, which focuses on enhancing domestic production capabilities in defense.
BFL, along with its wholly-owned defense subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), is committed to equipping the Indian Armed Forces with advanced defense equipment manufactured in India. This initiative supports the government’s push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
The contract represents the largest small arms order secured by Bharat Forge from the Indian MoD, highlighting the company’s capabilities in defense manufacturing and its strategic role in national defense initiatives.
Bharat Forge Limited is a technology-driven global leader in providing high-performance, innovative safety-critical components and solutions across various sectors, including automotive, power, oil and gas, construction and mining, rail, marine, defense, and aerospace. The company has a global manufacturing footprint across five countries and offers full-service supply capabilities from concept to product design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation.