United Defense Manufacturing Corporation Explained

United Defense Manufacturing Corporation
Type:Private
Foundation:2006
Location:Parañaque, Philippines
Industry:Arms industry
Products:Firearms

United Defense Manufacturing Corporation (UDMC) is a Philippine defense contractor and firearms manufacturer based in Parañaque, Philippines. It provides the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and Philippine Coast Guard with firearms and other tactical equipment.[1] [2]

The company primarily produces M1911-pattern pistols and AR-15-pattern rifles and carbines, notably producing a gas-piston variant called the Pneumatic Valve and Rod Assault Rifle (PVAR).[3] [4]

History

UDMC was founded by Gene Cariño in 2006.[5]

In 2017, UDMC exported its assault rifles to Myanmar for the Tatmadaw[6] after a campaign against the Rohingya was launched.[7]

In September 2018, United Defense entered a joint venture with South Korean firm S&T Motiv to manufacture firearms in the Philippines for the Philippine military and police and possibly for clients based overseas.[8] [9] In 2019, UDMC would enter into an agreement with Dasan Machineries to serve as the local representative.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016-11-05 . Government procurement laws hamper local gun makers - CNN Philippines . 2024-02-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161105044237/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/11/03/Government-procurement-laws-hamper-local-gunmakers.html . 2016-11-05 .
  2. Web site: Local gun makers interesadong mag-supply ng baril sa PNP . 2024-02-16 . DWIZ Mas Todong Lakas . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2017-09-20 . UDMC: Filipino-owned Gun Maker Services Global Clients . 2024-02-16 . Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines . en-US.
  4. News: Sison . Norman . Why government can't use PH manufactured M-4s . 3 February 2020 . Vera Files . 3 November 2012.
  5. Web site: 2021-07-31 . PIERCING THROUGH THE SHIELD - AnimoMagazine . 2024-02-16 . en-US.
  6. https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/asean-a-source-of-arms-investment-for-myanmar-junta-report.html
  7. Web site: ASEAN governments and companies complicit in the Myanmar military's atrocity crimes Justice For Myanmar . 2024-02-16 . www.justiceformyanmar.org.
  8. News: Parameswaran . Prashanth . South Korea-Philippines Military Ties in Focus With New Firearms Deal . 3 February 2020 . The Diplomat . 10 October 2018.
  9. News: Andrade . Jeannette . South Korean dealer to set up firearms production in PH . 3 February 2020 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 28 December 2018.

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