Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine, Features, Latest News

Q: What is a key feature of a CQB Carbine?

Short barrel and compact design

Q: What is the primary advantage of a CQB Carbine?

Maneuverability in tight spaces

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Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine Latest News

The Ministry of Defence recently signed defence procurement contracts worth ₹4,666 crore for the acquisition of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines for the Indian Army and Navy and Heavyweight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.

About Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine

The 5.56 x 45 mm CQB Carbine is an indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured (IDDM) compact firearm.
It has been designed by DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, and is being manufactured by Bharat Forge Ltd (a Pune based Indian multinational).
CQB carbines are compact, lightweight weapons designed specifically for urban warfare, close-range engagements and counter-terrorism operations.
Their reduced size compared to standard rifles offers enhanced manoeuvrability in confined spaces whilst maintaining operational effectiveness.
It weighs approximately 3.3 kilograms and has an effective range of 200 meters.
The weapon also uses a 30-round curved magazine to ensure reliable feeding during rapid fire.
It can fire both NATO-standard and INSAS ammunition.

Source: TH

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