Mecar is a Belgian weapon and ammunition manufacturing company headquartered in Petit-Roeulx-lez-Nivelles, Hainaut Province.[1] Mecar manufactures weapons ranging from grenades to lightweight anti-tank cannons.[2][3] It now produces arms for NATO, Belgium, and other various countries.

History

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The company was established in 1938.[4]

Following its acquisition in May 2014, Mecar is now a wholly owned subsidiary of NEXTER Systems S.A., a French manufacturer of defense systems.[5]

References

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  1. ^ SPRL, Antalys. "Mecar : large caliber ammunition and grenades to defense establishments". www.mecar.be. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Evaluation of Mecar Rifle Grenades". Archived from the original on 2014-04-19. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
  3. ^ Malory, Marcia. "Belgium - MECAR 90mm Light Gun". www.tanks.net. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  4. ^ "L'Entreprise de défense Mecar prévoit une diversification de ses activités".
  5. ^ "Nexter grossit et rachète Mecar et Simmel Difesa". FOB - Forces Operations Blog. 2014-04-24.