H&K AG, together with its subsidiary, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes infantry and small arms for military and governmental authority personnel in Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It provides pistols, machine pistols, assault rifles, marksman rifles, submachine guns, 40 mm systems, and machine guns for military and law enforcement. The company also offers hunting and sports related pistols and semi-automatic rifles; grenade launchers and specialist equipment; and various training systems, as well as special interest publications and dealer locator services. In addition, it operates metal-finishing plant. The company was founded in 1949 and is based in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany. H&K AG is a subsidiary of Compagnie de Développement de l'Eau S.A.