FAMAE (Fábricas y Maestranzas del Ejército, "Factories and Workshops of the Army") is a Chilean state-owned firearms manufacturer.
FAMAE began on October 8, 1811, when Francisco Ramon Vicuña was mandated to commission an arms factory.
Among its projects are the licensed versions of the Swiss-designed SIG SG 510-4 rifle, and SIG SG 542 rifle; FAMAE SAF submachine gun (also known as "Famas"), and Rayo MLRS and its related development the SLM MLRS.
FAMAE is responsible for modifying and maintaining the tanks, aircraft and other military devices that are used by the Chilean Army.
The development of defense engineering projects also includes the SETAC Simulation System "Training System for Tactical Commanders", which consists of a computerized tactical training simulator that is in use in major Latin American armies.