EDGE, Megha join hands to open small arms factory in India
Caracal, a leading small arms manufacturer from the UAE and an entity within EDGE Group, in collaboration with Icomm Tele Limited, a group company of Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), today (April 21) inaugurated a top-class small arms manufacturing facility at its integrated engineering facility in Hyderabad.
This exclusive facility will serve as a local manufacturing hub for a comprehensive portfolio of advanced weapons under a historic Technology Transfer (ToT) agreement with Caracal, marking a landmark milestone in UAE–India defence collaboration.
Under this initiative, the facility will produce:
*The mission-proven CAR 816 close-quarters battle rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO
*The highly-reliable CAR 817 assault rifle, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO
*The lightweight CSR 338 bolt-action sniper rifle, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum
*The lightweight CSR 308 bolt-action sniper rifle, chambered in .308 Winchester
*The highly-accurate CSR 50 bolt-action anti-materiel sniper rifle, chambered in 12.7x99mm NATO
*The modern CMP9 submachine gun, chambered in 9x19mm
*The versatile Caracal EF and Caracal F GEN II combat pistols, chambered in 9x19mm
These next-generation weapons will serve the critical needs of: Indian Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Special Forces, State Police Forces, and SPG, and also cater to global export requirements of Caracal.
Sumanth Paturu, Managing Director, Icomm Tele, said: "This facility stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to India's defence forces and our belief in the vision of our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for Aatmanirbhar Bharat."
"At Icomm, we are not just making in India, we are making for India and for the world, with precision, pride and purpose," he stated.
"With Caracal by our side as a trusted and visionary partner, we are building more than world-class weapons - we are building a bold, self-reliant India. This is our salute to every soldier, and our promise to deliver quality that protects, empowers and inspires," he added.
Caracal CEO Hamad Alameri said: 'The launch of the Icomm Caracal Small Arms Complex marks a milestone in our efforts to support the Indian market and defence industry."
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