The defence ministry came out with its latest 'request for proposal' on November 29. Industry experts say it could take two to three years to ink a deal while forces continue to struggle with operational inefficiency.
Indian Army Attempts, Once Again, to Acquire Crucial Close Quarter Battle Carbines
For now, Indiaâs overall carbine requirement is for over 300,000 units not only for the the Army but also the paramilitary forces and the police.
Indian and US Army personnel at a joint exercise. Representative image. Photo: Twitter/@1SBCT Ghost
Security17/Feb/2021
Chandigarh: The Indian Army has issued yet another request for information for 93,895 close quarter battle carbines, for an estimated $110 million, five months after the Ministry of Defence scrapped a tender for an equal number of weapon systems from Caracal International of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).