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NARAC Arms Company Limited is a Thai firearms manufacturer that manufactures firearms and ammunition. The company is a key player in Thailand’s domestic defense industry, supporting the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the government’s policy of increasing national self-reliance in military hardware.^[1]

NARAC Arms was established to support Thailand’s national defense policy, aligning with the government’s “S-Curve 11” initiative, which aims to develop a self-sufficient domestic defense industry.^[1] The company was authorized by the Ministry of Defence to research, develop, and manufacture weapons under Thailand’s Private Arms Factory Act.^[2]

NARAC’s products are designed to meet a requirement of at least 80% domestically manufactured components.^[3]

The company’s flagship product is the NARAC 556, a domestically designed and manufactured assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The rifle operates using a short-stroke gas piston system and is based on the AR-15 platform. The Royal Thai Army has acquired two main variants, designating them as the MOD 963 series.^[3]

• NARAC 556 (MOD 963): The standard rifle version with a 20-inch (508 mm) barrel.
• NARAC 556AR (MOD 963 AR): A carbine version with a 14.5-inch (368 mm) barrel.

NARAC manufactures a comprehensive range of ammunition for pistols, rifles, and shotguns, as detailed in their official product catalog.^[2]

Pistol cartridges

Rifle cartridges

Shotgun shells

• 12 gauge (9 OO Buck, 60 Pellets, 140 Pellets, Slug)

Training and artillery rounds

• 30x165mm TP
• 30x173mm TP MK44
• 105mm artillery case (Maneuver)