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Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Megha arm, CARACAL open small arms manufacturing facility in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd group company, ICOMM Tele Ltd, in collaboration with UAE-based small arms manufacturer CARACAL , which is part of EDGE Group, has kicked off a small arms manufacturing facility at ICOMM's integrated engineering facility in Hyderabad. The exclusive facility has been set up as part of a transfer of technology (ToT) between CARACAL and ICOMM and marks the first ever ToT for defence articles from UAE to India. The new facility will serve as a local manufacturing hub for advanced weapons under a technology transfer agreement with the UAE-based player and will produce CAR 816 close-quarters battle rifle, CAR817 assault rifle, as well as CSR338, CSR 308, and CSR 50 bolt-action sniper rifles. The facility will also make CMP9 submachine gun and Caracal EF and Caracal F Gen II combat pistols. The arms manufactured will cater to the Indian armed forces , central armed police forces (CAPFs), special forces, state police forces, and SPG, while also catering to the global export requirements of CARACAL. ICOMM Tele Ltd managing director Sumanth Paturu said an investment of 200 crore was committed for the facility that covers infrastructure, technology transfer, assembly lines, and the upcoming underground shooting range. "This is a phase-wise investment, and we are fully prepared to scale further based on demand and future requirements from both domestic and global stakeholders," Paturu said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo He said the ICOMM-CARACAL has already completed multiple user trials with elite agencies like NSG, CRPF, and Indian Army. "While we are in advanced stages of discussions, we will continue to actively engage with the Indian armed forces, paramilitary units, and state police forces to pitch our full range of weapons," he said. The pact between MEIL Group and CARACAL was inked in Oct 2022 at the DEFEXPO 2022 in Gandhinagar.
Hans India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
CARACAL and ICOMM Launch Small Arms Facility in Hyderabad Under 'Make in India' Vision
Hyderabad, India/Abu Dhabi: CARACAL, a prominent small arms manufacturer based in the UAE and part of the EDGE Group, has partnered with ICOMM Tele Ltd, a subsidiary of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), to inaugurate a state-of-the-art small arms manufacturing facility at ICOMM's Integrated Engineering Facility in Hyderabad. This new facility is set to function as a local manufacturing hub, producing a diverse array of advanced weaponry under a significant Technology Transfer agreement with CARACAL. This collaboration marks a noteworthy milestone in the defence partnership between the UAE and India. The facility will manufacture several types of firearms, including: - The mission-proven CAR 816 close-quarters battle rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO - The reliable CAR 817 assault rifle, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO - The lightweight CSR 338 bolt-action sniper rifle, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum - The CSR 308 bolt-action sniper rifle, chambered in .308 Winchester - The precise 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, also chambered in 9x19mm These advanced weapons will address the critical needs of the Indian Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, Special Forces, State Police Forces, the Special Protection Group, and will also cater to global export demands for CARACAL products. Sumanth Paturu, Managing Director of ICOMM Tele Ltd, remarked, 'This facility exemplifies our unwavering commitment to India's defence forces and aligns with the vision of our Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. At ICOMM, we are not just making in India; we are producing for India and the world, with precision, pride, and purpose.' Hamad Alameri, CEO of CARACAL, added, 'The launch of the ICOMM CARACAL Small Arms Complex is a significant step in our efforts to support the Indian market and defence industry. As the first small arms technology transfer from the UAE to India, this factory underscores our commitment to Prime Minister Modi's Make in India initiative. With successful technical qualifications from two Special Forces units and notable progress in army trials, we are proud to deepen our role in India's defence ecosystem.' This facility is poised to play a pivotal role in India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, blending global technology with Indian manufacturing excellence. It will also bolster CARACAL's international programmes, reinforcing India's status as a trusted global defence production hub.
