La Tienda de Ajedrez

What La Tienda de Ajedrez does

La Tienda de Ajedrez (referred to in input as Hunan Ordnance Industries Group under Hunan Xiangke Holding Group) is a Chinese state-owned defense equipment manufacturer headquartered in Changsha, Hunan Province, with operations across seven Hunan cities and a network of 10 wholly-owned subsidiaries, 2 controlled companies, and 6 equity-participating companies employing over 3,900 people. The company designs, develops, and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of military and law enforcement products including 40mm grenade launchers (LG3, LG4A, LG5A series), high-precision sniper rifles (LR2B 12.7mm, M99, 7.62mm), unmanned aerial vehicle weapon systems (Guan Diao reconnaissance/strike UAV), legged robot weapon platforms, remote weapon stations, anti-riot weapons (38mm automatic anti-riot rifles, 18.4mm shotguns), and sidearms (NP7 9mm, NP725 7.62mm). Multiple products are designated "first domestically developed" in China and have received national and provincial defense science and technology progress awards. The company also operates a secondary electrical testing and inspection services business through its Testing Company subsidiary.

The company's revenue model is anchored on national defense procurement contracts with the People's Liberation Army and Armed Police Force of China, supplemented by international defense trade exports. Pricing is determined through government competitive bidding and negotiated defense procurement processes under multi-year contract cadences; commercial pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is primarily event-driven, with prominent participation in the Zhuhai China Aviation Show (showcasing 180+ products) and direct government engagement rather than commercial marketing channels. Customers include the PLA (primary buyer of heavy weapons and precision systems), Armed Police (counter-terrorism and anti-riot equipment), and international military/law enforcement agencies via defense trade export channels. The firm holds a dual-main-business structure spanning defense manufacturing and electrical testing services, providing some revenue diversification though the defense segment dominates.

Recent strategic activity indicates an expansion trajectory: first half 2026 reported double-digit growth in revenue and total profit YoY; the Yongzhou Pyrotechnic Industrial Park broke ground in January 2026 targeting 30+ billion CNY in surrounding industry sales by 2027; the Cloud Chess Intelligence subsidiary launched in January 2026 to develop unmanned/intelligent weapon systems with partners including Xi'an Qiwei Technology and China Ordnance Industry Group 205 Research Institute; and multiple institutional R&D partnerships were signed in 2025 with the Armed Police Research Institute, Army Special Operations Academy, and export channel partner North General Equipment Co. The company is wholly-owned by Hunan Xiangke Holding Group, itself supervised by Hunan Provincial SASAC, and converted to a joint-stock company structure in December 2021.

Name

La Tienda de Ajedrez

Legal name

体育竞猜官网·（中国）官方网站

Website

https://latiendadeajedrez.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Tienda de Ajedrez is a Chinese state-owned defense equipment manufacturer producing grenade launchers, sniper rifles, UAV weapon systems, remote weapon stations, and anti-riot weapons for the People's Liberation Army, Armed Police, and international defense trade markets, headquartered in Changsha, Hunan with 3,900+ employees and 44+ billion CNY in total assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Turrets, Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) & Armament Integration (IMABAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Artillery, Mortar & Tank Munitions (IMABAHAH), Military Weapons Integration & Stores Management (IMABAMAG), Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG), Explosives, Energetics & Pyrotechnics (Military-Grade) (IMABAHAK), Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)

Keywords

• Military weapons manufacturing
• Defense equipment production
• Grenade launchers
• Sniper rifles
• Unmanned weapon systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Changsha

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: The company designs, develops, and manufactures military weapons and equipment for domestic military, armed police forces, and the international defense trade market. Products include grenade launchers, sniper rifles, UAVs, remote weapon stations, pistols, and anti-terrorism equipment. Revenue is generated through government defense procurement contracts, military modernization programs, and exports.
2. Electrical Testing and Inspection Services: The company operates electrical testing facilities providing high/low voltage equipment testing, transformer testing, and new energy equipment testing services. This serves as a secondary revenue stream (second main business / 双主业).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

La Tienda de Ajedrez (Hunan Ordnance Industries Group) is a state-owned defense equipment manufacturer that designs, develops, and produces military weapons and law enforcement equipment. Core products include grenade launchers (LG3, LG4A, LG5A series), sniper rifles (LR2B 12.7mm, M99, 7.62mm), unmanned aerial vehicle weapon systems, remote weapon stations, anti-riot weapons, and pistols. The company also operates electrical testing and inspection services as a secondary business line.

Product overview

La Tienda de Ajedrez operates as a diversified defense equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of military and law enforcement products. The product lineup includes unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) weapons systems such as the Guan Diao integrated reconnaissance/strike drone and legged robot weapon platforms; grenade launchers including the LG3, LG4A, and LG5A series in 40mm caliber for various combat applications; sniper rifles in 12.7mm and 7.62mm calibers for precision engagements; and anti-riot equipment including 38mm automatic rifles, 18.4mm shotguns, and 38mm chain grenade launchers for police operations. The company also produces handguns (Np7 9mm and NP725 7.62mm). Products span from individual soldier weapons to vehicle-mounted and unmanned platform systems, serving both military and paramilitary markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GUAN DIAO Integrated Reconnaissance/Strike UAV (冠雕察打一体无人机武器系统) UAV equipped with a 40mm semi-automatic grenade launcher providing fire support within 8 kilometers. Features optoelectronic sight and dynamic stabilization system for counter-terrorism and irregular local combat operations.
• 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher Remote Weapon Station (40毫米自动榴弹发射器遥控武器站) Modular weapon system adapted to LG3 40mm automatic grenade launcher with photoelectric sight and 90-round magazine. Azimuth nx360° at 60°/s, pitch -10° to +70° at 45°/s. Weight ≤110kg excluding weapons. Deployable on vehicle-mounted or naval platforms.
• Legged Robot Weapon System (足式无人平台武器系统) Bipedal robot weapon platform with autonomous obstacle-surmounting and auto-following capabilities. Platform weight ≤60kg, range ≥20km, can climb stairs (≥18cm), handle gradients ≥30°, wade water ≥50cm. Armed with 5.8mm rifles and 35/38/40mm grenade launchers.
• LG5A 40mm Semi-automatic Air-blast Grenade Launcher (LG5A型40毫米半自动空炸榴弹发射器) Shoulder-fired grenade launcher with bipod/tripod, fires BGJ5 40mm sniper armor-breaking anti-personnel grenades. Kills fortified targets within 600m, damages light armored targets within 800m, kills cluster targets within 2,200m. Fault rate ≤0.3%, service life ≥2,000 rounds.
• LG4A 40mm Medium-Velocity Revolver Grenade Launcher (LG4A型40毫米中速转轮榴弹发射器) Semi-automatic 6-round revolver grenade launcher for individual soldiers, firing BGL2 and BGJ2 40mm ammunition.
• LG3 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher (LG3型40毫米高速自动榴弹发射器) Automatic grenade launcher with box magazine and link belt feeding, firing 40mm high-velocity series ammunition for export. Designed for vehicle-mounted and tripod deployment.
• 38mm Automatic Anti-riot Rifle (38毫米自动防暴枪) First domestically developed 38mm automatic firing anti-riot rifle with continuous fire capability for police anti-riot ammunition. Designed for law enforcement and public security operations.
• 18.4mm Military Shotgun (18.4毫米军用霰弹枪) Close-range anti-personnel shotgun capable of firing Type 09/10 rubber shots and dyed shots for crowd dispersal in law enforcement operations.
• 38mm Chain Grenade Launcher Anti-riot Weapon System (38毫米链式榴弹发射器防暴武器系统) Link belt-fed anti-riot weapon system with servo control for smoke/tear-gas and stun grenades. Deployable on police vehicles and patrol boats for crowd control operations.
• Np7 9mm Pistol (Np7型9毫米手枪) Lightweight 9mm pistol with multiple safety mechanisms, 17-round magazine capacity, firing 9×19mm Parabellum ammunition. Designed for armed police and law enforcement use.
• NP725 7.62mm Pistol (NP725型7.62毫米手枪) 7.62mm pistol for foreign law enforcement and civilian markets, firing Type 51 7.62×25mm pistol ammunition.
• LR2B 12.7mm High-Precision Sniper Rifle (LR2B型12.7毫米高精度狙击步枪) 12.7mm/.50 caliber bolt-action sniper rifle for special operations. Effective against light vehicles, boats, and radars within 1,500m. Sniper ammunition precision ≤1.2MOA at 1,000m. Magazine capacity 5 rounds.
• M99 12.7mm Semi-automatic Sniper Rifle (M99式12.7毫米半自动狙击步枪) Semi-automatic anti-material rifle for damaging light vehicles, boats, helicopters, and fortified targets at 1,500m range.
• 7.62mm High-Precision Sniper Rifle (7.62毫米高精度狙击步枪) Sniper system for special operations forces with 800m effective range using 7.62mm precision ammunition.
• Electrical Testing and Inspection Services High/low voltage equipment testing, transformer testing, and new energy equipment testing services operated as a secondary revenue stream. Recognized as a Small and Medium Enterprise Core Service Institution by Hunan Province. Leverages UL Solutions international certification for North American market access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Yongzhou Fireworks Park projected to generate 30+ billion CNY annual sales and 3+ billion CNY profit/tax by 2027
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Xi'an Qiwei Technology Co., Ltd. (西安奇维科技有限公司)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Liu Sheng, Honorary Chairman of Xi'an Qiwei Technology, participated in the Cloud Chess Intelligence (云弈智能) opening ceremony. Liu shared the founding vision and emphasized integrating resources to build industry benchmarks. Qiwei is a deep technology collaboration partner in intelligent control solutions.
• China Ordnance Industry Group 205 Research Institute (中国兵器工业第二〇五研究所)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Peng Fulun, Chief Scientist from China Ordnance Industry Group 205 Research Institute, attended as a deep technology partner. He emphasized deepening collaboration to advance weapon station system upgrades. The institute represents a key defense research partner for technology development.
• Armed Police Research Institute (武警研究院)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025The company signed a cooperation framework agreement with the Armed Police Research Institute and Army Special Operations Academy to deepen military-enterprise cooperation and focus on combat practical needs.
• Army Special Operations Academy (陆军特种作战学院)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Three-party cooperation framework agreement signed with the Armed Police Research Institute and Army Special Operations Academy to collaborate on research and development aligned with combat practical needs.
• Hunan Electromechanical Vocational and Technical College (湖南机电职业技术学院)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Light Weapons Research Institute and Hunan Electromechanical Vocational and Technical College carried out a joint party-building initiative to foster talent development and collaboration between the enterprise and educational institution.
• North General Equipment Co., Ltd. (北方装备有限公司)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2025North General Equipment signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the company to jointly pursue high-quality development. North General Equipment is a defense trade and export channel partner.
• Hunan Electric Science Research Institute Testing Group (湖南电科院检测集团有限公司)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2025Hunan Electric Science Research Institute Testing Group co-organized a North American certification seminar for industrial electrical transmission and distribution products, leveraging UL Solutions international certification to help domestic electrical products access overseas markets.
• Hunan Xiangke Holding Group Co., Ltd. (湖南湘科控股集团有限公司)coreOthers · 1 December 2019In December 2019, the company was integrated with Hunan New World Group to form Hunan Xiangke Holding Group. The company became a wholly-owned first-level subsidiary of Xiangke Group. Xiangke Group is the parent company providing strategic direction and oversight.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rheinmetall: German defense group with broad portfolio in weapons and ammunition, air defense, and vehicle systems. Comparable as a foreign incumbent offering overlapping weapon and ammunition capabilities as part of a wider portfolio.
• AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China): China's largest aerospace and defense conglomerate covering military aircraft, UAVs, and avionics. Comparable as a Chinese SOE defense prime with broader scope; the subject company supplies subsystems and complementary weapons rather than competing head-to-head in aerospace platforms.
• General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems: US-based manufacturer of weapons, ammunition, and tactical systems for US and allied militaries. Comparable as a foreign peer in grenade launchers, medium-caliber weapons, and ordnance for ground combat platforms.

Direct peers

• Poly Technologies: Chinese defense contractor and authorized defense trade exporter representing NORINCO and other Chinese defense products internationally. Comparable as a peer competing in the same international military trade channels for grenade launchers, small arms, and light weapons.
• FN Herstal: Belgian manufacturer of military and law enforcement small arms including automatic grenade launchers (MK 13), sniper rifles, and pistols. Comparable in the same product categories and military/law-enforcement customer base.
• Heckler & Koch: German manufacturer of small arms, automatic grenade launchers (GMG/AG36), and military pistols sold globally to NATO and allied forces. Comparable as a foreign peer in grenade launchers, military pistols, and anti-terrorism/law enforcement weapons.
• Kalashnikov Concern: Russian state-owned manufacturer of small arms, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, and unmanned weapon systems. Directly comparable across grenade launchers, sniper rifles, and the recent push into unmanned combat platforms.
• Israel Weapon Industries (IWI): Israeli manufacturer of assault rifles, sniper rifles, and machine guns for military and law enforcement customers globally. Comparable as a foreign peer in military small arms and precision rifles.
• China North Industries Group (NORINCO): China's largest state-owned defense conglomerate covering a wide range of weapons, ordnance, ammunition, and defense trade exports. Directly comparable as a Chinese central SOE defense manufacturer competing for similar PLA procurement and international defense trade contracts.
• China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC): Major Chinese central SOE defense group producing small arms, ammunition, optical-electronic products, and military vehicles. Comparable in ordnance and weapon-system manufacturing, with overlapping customer base in PLA and law enforcement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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