Caracal International

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Caracal International
Company type subsidiary
Industry Firearms
Founded2007;17 years ago (2007)
Headquarters,
Area served
worldwide
Products Firearms
Parent EDGE Group
Subsidiaries Merkel
C.G. Haenel
Website Caracal International Caracal USA

Caracal International LLC is a small arms manufacturer headquartered in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The company designs, produces, tests and assembles a variety of small arms for use by civilians, professional law enforcement and military operators. [1] [2]

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It is a subsidiary of EDGE Group. [3]

History

CAR 816 assault rifle CAR 816.jpg
CAR 816 assault rifle

In 2002, Caracal designers and experts working in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces started the development of a range of modern pistols and accessories.

By the end of 2006, Caracal International L.L.C. was incorporated and registered as a company in Abu Dhabi. With that, the foundation of a pistol manufacturing industry was established for the first time in the GCC.

Due to their complete manufacture in the United Arab Emirates, Caracal arms are not subject to United States’ imposed International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Products

Pistols

Submachine Guns

Assault Rifles

Sniper Rifles

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References

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