Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Indian Army to Get Indigenous CQB Carbine for Frontline Operations
Imagine a special gun, the CQB carbine, made in India, that is perfect for close-up fighting, like in buildings.
The government's research team created it, and a company made it.
It's small and light, making it easy to carry.
It can shoot two types of bullets used by different countries.
This gun has been tested in all sorts of places, even very hot and very cold ones.
It is made with strong metal and is designed to be accurate.
The army is now going to start using this special gun.
The Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbine is ready for induction into the Indian Army.
It was designed by ARDE and manufactured by Bharat Forge.
The weapon is lightweight, compact, and effective for close combat operations.
It can fire both NATO and INSAS ammunition and weighs under 3.3 kg.
The CQB carbine is a 100% Make in India weapon.
- Who
- The ARDE and Bharat Forge developed the CQB carbine.
- What
- The Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbine is ready for induction into the Indian Army.
- When
- The carbine is ready for frontline operations.
- Where
- Developed in Pune, India.
- Why
- To boost 'Atma Nirbharta' and provide the Indian Army with a lightweight and effective weapon for close combat operations.
- Weapon Name
- Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbine
- Developed By
- ARDE and Bharat Forge
- Ammunition
- 5.56×45 mm and compatible with both NATO and INSAS ammunition
- Weight
- Less than 3.3kg
- Effective Range
- 200 meters
- Made In
- India
- Manufacturing Technology
- Forged steel and metal injection moulding