Milipol India 2023: MEIL’s ICOMM- CARACAL showcases a range of high-precision weapons
The weapons displayed at the exhibition would be made locally by ICOMM-CARACAL in Hyderabad, giving a substantial push to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India call to further Aatmnirbhar Bharat
HYDERABAD: CARACAL, a leading firearms producer in collaboration with Hyderabad’s Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd. (MEIL)-ICOMM showcased a range of super-efficient and high-precision weapons at the Milipol India 2023, the Indo-Pacific's premier international event for homeland security in New Delhi.
According to a press release on Saturday, the weapons displayed at the exhibition would be made locally by ICOMM-CARACAL in Hyderabad, giving a substantial push to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India call to further Aatmnirbhar Bharat. These indigenous weapons would add to India's security apparatus going forward.
Among the weapons displayed at the inaugural edition of the three-day event were highly dependable combat pistols, sub-machine guns, mission-proven rifles, and precision sniper rifles. CARACAL-ICOMM showcased their versatile 9mm combat pistols, modern sub-machine guns, mission-proven assault rifles and high-performance bolt action sniper rifles.
Hamad Al Ameri, CEO of CARACAL, said: "Participating in Milipol India 2023 provides an ideal opportunity for CARACAL to showcase firearms that are tailored to the operation. CARACAL pays careful attention to the requirements of end-users, not only in the military but those in internal security roles as well."
"We are excited about our partnership with CARACAL as this marks a significant milestone in bolstering India's homeland security and defence sectors. Our vision is to bring cutting-edge technology to these critical domains, contributing to Make in India's vision for a self-reliant and secure nation," Sumanth Paturu, Managing Director of ICOMM, said,
The companies' participation at Milipol India 2023 followed a partnership licensing agreement signed earlier this year with MEIL group company ICOMM, an India-based leader in the production of missiles, communications and EW systems, UAVs, electro-optics, and counter-drone systems. The agreement included an ongoing Transfer of Technology (ToT) in defence articles from the UAE to India.