Fábrica de Armas y Municiones del Ejército

What Fábrica de Armas y Municiones del Ejército does

Fábrica de Armas y Municiones del Ejército S.A.C. (FAME S.A.C.) is a Peruvian state-owned defense manufacturing company operating under the Peruvian Ministry of Defense through the Peruvian Army. Headquartered at Ex Hacienda Nevería s/n, Lurigancho, Lima, with 83 employees, the company conducts commercialization, development, fabrication, assembly, modification, modernization, and maintenance of weapons systems and munitions for both military and civilian use. Its core product lines are the ARAD-5 (5.56mm) and ARAD-7 (7.62mm) assault rifles manufactured under license from Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), KLTV (Kia Light Tactical Vehicle) platforms, and ammunition for war and civil applications. The company also operates a shooting polygon used for police training programs for units such as DIVOPUS, and holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

FAME S.A.C. operates as a vertically integrated defense manufacturer with a regulated, government-procurement-driven business model. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: hardware sales of weapons systems and tactical vehicles, munitions production for military and civilian markets, and post-sale professional services including maintenance, modernization, and field technical support deployed to military divisions across Peru (including III División del Ejército, Puno, and Arequipa). Distribution is direct-to-government through official procurement channels, with pricing determined through official contracting processes rather than public disclosure. The customer base is concentrated almost entirely within the Peruvian state — primarily the Peruvian Army, the Policía Nacional del Perú (PNP), and special operations units — with a secondary position in private sector civilian munitions.

The company's recent operational record (2026) includes the record-time delivery of 7,323 ARAD-5 rifles to the National Police, the incorporation of KLTV tactical vehicles into the Peruvian Army's fleet, and the consolidation of ARAD-7 post-sale support at the III Army Division. Its legal framework has been periodically updated through ministerial resolutions (2010, 2014, 2019) and Ley N° 31684-2023, reflecting ongoing institutional governance by the Peruvian state. FAME S.A.C. is structured as a Sociedad Anónima Cerrada (closed corporation) and is not publicly traded.

Name

Fábrica de Armas y Municiones del Ejército

Legal name

Fábrica de Armas y Municiones del Ejército S.A.C.

Website

https://famesac.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fábrica de Armas y Municiones del Ejército S.A.C. (FAME S.A.C.) is a Peruvian state-owned defense manufacturer producing ARAD assault rifles, KLTV tactical vehicles, and ammunition for the Peruvian Army, National Police, and civilian markets under government procurement contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Weapons Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG)

Keywords

• Defense weapons manufacturing
• Military munitions production
• Assault rifle manufacturing
• Tactical vehicles supply
• Defense equipment maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Weapons Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacture and sale of weapons systems (assault rifles, tactical vehicles) to government defense forces and private sector.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Post-sale technical support, maintenance, and repair services for weapons systems delivered to military and police forces.
3. Munitions Production: Production and sale of ammunition and munitions for military war and civil use.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FAME S.A.C. manufactures and commercializes defense weapons systems — including ARAD-5 and ARAD-7 assault rifles (produced under license from Israel Weapon Industries), KLTV light tactical vehicles, and ammunition for military war and civil use. The company also provides post-sale technical support, modernization, maintenance, repair, and assembly services for weapons systems, alongside police shooting training at its facilities in Lima, Peru.

Product overview

FAME S.A.C. is a Peruvian state-owned defense manufacturing company that operates as a single unified production platform with specialized product lines. The core offerings include assault rifles (ARAD-5 and ARAD-7), tactical vehicles (KLTV), and ammunition for military and civilian applications. These products are complemented by add-on services including weapons systems maintenance, modernization, post-sale technical support, and police/military training services at their shooting range facilities. The company serves both the Peruvian state (Army, Police) and private sector customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fusil ARAD-7
• Fusil ARAD-5
• KLTV (Kia Light Tactical Vehicle)
• Municiones de Guerra y Uso Civil
• Servicio de Mantenimiento de Sistemas de Armas
• Capacitación en Tiro Policial

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWI is a strategic partner for the ARAD rifle platform. FAME S.A.C. manufactures ARAD-5 and ARAD-7 assault rifles under this partnership, providing post-sale technical support and field service for these weapons systems. Joint teams from FAME and IWI conduct deployment and maintenance operations in military divisions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heckler & Koch: German global firearms and small-arms manufacturer producing assault rifles, machine guns, and precision weapons for military and law enforcement worldwide. Representative of the global prime-tier incumbents competing in the same product category as FAME.
• SIG Sauer: US-based firearms and defense manufacturer producing rifles, pistols, and military systems. Comparable product category (military rifles and accessories) to FAME's ARAD line, but at global commercial scale.
• General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems: US defense prime's segment producing small-, medium-, and large-caliber ammunition and weapons systems. Comparable in ammunition and weapons manufacturing but at global prime-contractor scale.
• FN Herstal: Belgian global small arms manufacturer producing firearms, machine guns, and less-lethal systems for military and law enforcement. Operates in the same small-arms category as FAME at a substantially larger global scale.
• Beretta Defense Technologies: Italian global defense manufacturer producing small arms, sniper systems, and integrated weapons platforms for armed forces and police. Overlaps with FAME's rifle and law-enforcement product lines.

Direct peers

• FAMAE (Fábricas y Maestranzas del Ejército): Chilean state-owned defense manufacturer under the Chilean Army. Directly comparable to FAME as a peer Latin American state-owned enterprise producing small arms, ammunition, and military equipment for domestic armed forces and police.
• Fábrica Nacional de Armas (FNA) Uruguay: Uruguayan state-owned arms and ammunition manufacturer serving national defense and security forces. Closely analogous business model and product scope to FAME within the Southern Cone defense-industrial ecosystem.
• INDUMIL (Industria Militar de Colombia): Colombian state-owned military industry producing firearms, ammunition, and explosives for national defense forces. Operates under the Ministry of National Defense with a similar state-owned mandate and product portfolio to FAME.

Others

• Israel Weapon Industries (IWI): Israeli firearms manufacturer and FAME's core strategic partner for the ARAD-5 and ARAD-7 rifle platforms. Comparable in small-arms manufacturing but functions as a technology licensor and collaborator rather than a direct competitor in Peru.

Regional players

• SIMA Perú (Servicios Industriales de la Marina): Peruvian state-owned shipyard and industrial services under the Navy. Comparable as a fellow Peruvian state-owned defense-industrial entity, though focused on naval platforms rather than small arms and ammunition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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