Demilitarization and Decommissioning of Defence Vehicles and Systems

Secure and Compliant Service
From Decommissioning to Conversion

End-of-Life Management of Military Vehicles

Damera Defence ensures the safe and compliant end-of-life management of defence ground vehicles and systems. Our services include removal of sensitive subsystems such as C4ISR, weapon mounts, and encrypted electronics; sustainable recycling and material recovery; and vehicle conversion for non-tactical or secondary civilian use where applicable. Every project is carried out in full compliance with Canadian, U.S., NATO, and export control regulations, with complete documentation and certification provided for legal and regulatory closure.

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Removal of sensitive subsystems

We take out the classified or military-only technologies from a defence vehicle before it is sold, recycled, or converted for civilian use. This step ensures that no restricted equipment or data is left behind.

C4ISR

Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems. These are advanced communication and battlefield awareness tools that must be safeguarded.

Weapon mounts

Brackets or fixtures designed to hold machine guns, grenade launchers, or other weapon systems. These must be removed to render the vehicle non-tactical.

Encrypted electronics

Electronic systems and devices that are designed with built-in data protection and secure communications features.

Encrypted Electronics & Secure Systems:

Tactical encrypted radios and waveforms (MANETs, SATCOM terminals).
Secure routers, firewalls, and crypto gateways.
Hardened mission computers with full-disk and filesystem encryption.
Crypto modules (hardware security modules, TPMs) embedded in devices.
Encrypted storage and secure communications apps used for ISR data and C2 messaging.
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Recycling and sustainable disposal of materials and parts

We ensure that when a defence vehicle reaches the end of its service life, its components are handled in an environmentally responsible and compliant way.

Recycling

Recovering usable metals, batteries, and other components so they can be processed and reused, reducing waste.

Sustainable disposal

Safely disposing of hazardous materials (such as fuels, oils, batteries, or electronics) in line with environmental and defence regulations.

Parts recovery

Salvaging components that can be refurbished, repurposed, or supplied back into secondary markets when permitted.

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Vehicle conversion for non-tactical or secondary civilian use

We modify retired vehicles so that they can be safely used outside of combat roles. Instead of being scrapped, the vehicle can be repurposed for civilian, industrial, or government applications.

Non-tactical use

The vehicle is stripped of weapons, armor, and classified systems so it no longer has a combat function.

Secondary civilian use

Vehicles can be adapted for disaster relief, firefighting, construction, forestry, mining, border security, or for educational/training purposes.
Depending on condition and regulations, they may also be transferred, sold as non-military surplus, donated to museums, or responsibly scrapped.

Conversion process

Involves removing sensitive subsystems, updating safety features, and adapting the vehicle to meet civilian regulatory standards.

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Documentation and certification for legal and compliance closure

When a defence vehicle is decommissioned we make sure that every step is officially recorded and verified to prove it was done correctly and in line with regulations.

Documentation

Detailed records of what was removed (e.g., weapons mounts, encrypted electronics), how materials were recycled or disposed of, and any conversions made.

Certification

Official paperwork confirming that the vehicle meets all legal, environmental, and defence compliance requirements for end-of-life.

Compliance closure

A formal “end of record” that proves the vehicle is no longer a tactical asset and has been securely demilitarized, ensuring accountability and transparency.

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Compliance with Canadian, U.S., NATO, and export control regulations

At Damera Defence every step of decommissioning and demilitarization is done in accordance with the laws and standards set by allied defence authorities.

Canadian & U.S. regulations

National laws that govern how military equipment must be handled, stored, transferred, or disposed of.

NATO standards

Shared rules among allied nations to ensure consistency and interoperability, particularly around safety, security, and environmental impact.

Export control regulations

International laws that restrict the transfer or resale of sensitive technologies, ensuring that weapons, electronics, or classified systems don’t end up in unauthorized hands.

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