Colt Canada (formerly called Diemaco), located in

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, Canada, is one of a group of companies owned by Colt CZ Group SE, based in

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, Czech Republic. The facility produces

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s for the

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, Canadian law enforcement agencies In addition, the company exports firearms internationally. Known foreign customers include

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and

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. The company's main products are the C7 rifle and derivatives which are manufactured under licence 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 non-affiliation with the Canadian government.

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