Colt Canada (formerly called
Diemaco) is the Canadian division of
American
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firearms manufacturer
Colt located in
Kitchener,
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The facility produces
small arms for the
Canadian Armed Forces
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Canadian law enforcement agencies In addition, the company exports firearms internationally. Known foreign customers include
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The company's main products are the
C7 rifle and derivatives which are manufactured under license from Colt Defense USA, and the
EAGLE side-loading 40mm LV grenade launcher. Colt Canada describes itself as the Canadian government's "Centre of Excellence for small arms" and the Canadian Forces' sole supplier of the C7 family of rifles despite its U.S. ownership and non-affiliation with the Canadian government.
References
External links
Official homepageProfile Industry Canada
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Colt's Manufacturing Company
Companies based in Kitchener, Ontario
Defence companies of Canada
Firearm manufacturers of Canada