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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Company type | subsidiary |
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Industry | Firearms |
Founded | 2007 |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | worldwide |
Products | Firearms |
Parent | EDGE Group |
Subsidiaries | Merkel C.G. Haenel |
Website | Caracal InternationalCaracal USA |
It is a subsidiary of EDGE Group.[3]
History
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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.[4]
By the end of 2006, Caracal International L.L.C. was incorporated and registered as a company in Abu Dhabi.[5][6] With that, the foundation of a pistol manufacturing industry was established for the first time in the GCC.