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]
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 International Caracal USA |
It is a subsidiary of EDGE Group.[3]
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.