FAMAE
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FAMAE ( ) is a Chilean state-owned firearms manufacturer. Its products are used by the Chilean armed forces and the Carabineros police force. The company produces the FAMAE CT-30 carbine, the FAMAE SAF submachine gun, the FAMAE FD-200 sniper rifle, the SLM MLRS, and the FAMAE revolver, among other types of weaponry.
FAMAE ( ) is a Chilean state-owned firearms manufacturer. Its products are used by the Chilean armed forces and the Carabineros police force. The company produces the FAMAE CT-30 carbine, the FAMAE SAF submachine gun, the FAMAE FD-200 sniper rifle, the SLM MLRS, and the FAMAE revolver, among other types of weaponry.
Projects
light 4x4 never went beyond the prototype stage]] Projects to supply weapons for tanks and armored units. Draft carts and arms supplies for mechanized infantry battalions. Projects for modernization of shells for light artillery units. Projects for provision, integration, and modernization of weapons systems, tanks, weaponry, and auxiliary trolleys for larger units that make up the infantry, armor, artillery and engineering. The development of defense engineering projects also includes the SETAC Simulation System "Training System for Tactical Commanders", which consists of a computerized tactical training simulator that is in use in major Latin American armies. In the 1960s, FAMAE began to export its products to other countries. The company's products are now used by the armed forces of over 20 countries. In recent years, FAMAE has focused on research and development. Among its projects are the licensed versions of the Swiss-designed SIG SG 510-4 rifle, and SIG SG 542 rifle; FAMAE SAF submachine gun (also known as "Famas"), Corvo military knives and Rayo MLRS and its related development the SLM MLRS. FAMAE is responsible for modifying and maintaining the tanks, aircraft and other military devices that are used by the Chilean Army. FAMAE specializes in research projects and weapon system modernization.
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