H&K AG is a Germany-based holding company engaged in the defense industry. The Company develops, manufactures, markets and distributes handguns, such as pistols, machine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns, training systems, as well as 40 mm systems and accessories for military and sport use. In addition, the Company is involved in the improvement of existing weapons and weapons system. Its customers include federal, state and local governmental agencies in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries and the European Union. The Company operates wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, France and the United Kingdom, notably Heckler & Koch GmbH, HK Sidearms GmbH, Heckler & Koch Defense Inc., NSAF Ltd, Small Arms Group Holding Inc. and Heckler & Koch France SAS.