CETME

CETME (Centro de Estudios Técnicos de Materiales Especiales) is a Spanish state-owned agency historically responsible for the development of military small arms. The organization is best known for designing the CETME automatic rifle series, which served as the predecessor to the Heckler & Koch G3 platform.

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Brand Identity Data

HQ Country
Spain
HQ City
Oviedo
Founded
1949
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Stock Exchange
Private
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified

Verified on July 22, 2026


Verification Sources

  1. [1]CETME on Wikidata