Revolutionizing Defense: CARACAL and ICOMM Unleash a High-Tech Firearms Factory in Hyderabad

CARACAL, a distinguished small arms manufacturer from the UAE and a segment of EDGE Group, in collaboration with ICOMM Tele Ltd, a subsidiary of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), has officially inaugurated a cutting-edge small arms production facility at ICOMM’s Integrated Engineering Facility in Hyderabad.

This specialized establishment will function as a regional production hub for a vast range of advanced weaponry under an innovative Technology Transfer (ToT) agreement with CARACAL, marking a crucial milestone in UAE–India defense cooperation.

Through this endeavor, the facility will produce:

• The proven CAR 816 close-quarters combat rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO
• The highly dependable CAR 817 assault rifle, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO
• The lightweight CSR 338 bolt-action sniper rifle, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum
• The nimble CSR 308 bolt-action sniper rifle, chambered in .308 Winchester
• The accurate CSR 50 bolt-action anti-material 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 state-of-the-art firearms will meet the crucial requirements of the Indian Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Special Forces, State Police Forces, and the SPG, while simultaneously catering to CARACAL’s worldwide export objectives.

Sumanth Paturu, Managing Director of ICOMM Tele Ltd, expressed: “This facility demonstrates our unwavering commitment to India’s defense forces and our faith in the visionary objectives of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. At ICOMM, we are not just manufacturing in India; we are creating for India and for the world, with accuracy, pride, and purpose.”

“With CARACAL as our esteemed and forward-thinking partner, we are not just producing world-class weaponry—we are cultivating a robust, self-sufficient India. This stands as our homage to every soldier and our promise to deliver quality that protects, empowers, and inspires.”

Hamad Alameri, CEO of CARACAL, stated: “The inauguration of the ICOMM CARACAL Small Arms Complex represents a substantial leap in our quest to support the Indian market and defense ecosystem.

As the first small arms technology transfer from the UAE to India, this facility highlights our commitment to Prime Minister Modi’s Make in India initiative. With successful technical validation from two Special Forces units and considerable progress in army trials, we are proud to augment our contribution to India’s defense framework. ICOMM has proven to be an immensely capable and reliable partner with exceptional manufacturing expertise and a deep commitment to national self-sufficiency.”

This facility is a cornerstone in India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India mission, integrating global technology with Indian manufacturing excellence. It will also bolster CARACAL’s global initiatives, solidifying India’s status as a trusted international defense production hub.