Overview

• The companies announced a contract to supply 200 CSR 338 sniper rifles to the Central Reserve Police Force.
• Manufacturing and delivery will take place at the ICOMM–Caracal Small Arms Complex in Hyderabad, inaugurated in April as a production hub for domestic needs and exports.
• Initial India‑produced units are scheduled to reach the CRPF in the fourth quarter of 2025.
• Executives highlighted technology transfer, skilled hiring in Hyderabad, lifecycle support, and plans to scale for future domestic and export requirements.
• Caracal is part of the UAE’s EDGE group and ICOMM is a MEIL company; the CSR 338 is a .338 Lapua Magnum bolt‑action rifle with a 27‑inch barrel, 10‑round magazine, ambidextrous controls, an adjustable two‑stage trigger, and a foldable telescopic stock.