ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2017 (WAM) -- Caracal International, the Abu Dhabi-based original equipment manufacturer and small arms producer, today unveiled Sultan, a 5.56mm calibre assault rifle, named after Emirati martyr Staff Colonel Sultan Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi.

Sultan is a development of the CAR 817 DMR, a 7.62mm, high precision semi-automatic, gas operated, rotating bolt system tactical rifle, produced by Caracal, he said.

Unlike its predecessor, Sultan does not need to be cleaned of carbon and fouling, even after hundreds of shots.

A subsidiary of Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), Caracal seeks to meet the demand for small firearms by the UAE Armed Forces, as well as cater to clients in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and South Africa.

Caracal also seeks to expand to global markets and achieve leadership in munition manufacturing. MMYS

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