Retrofit & Upgrade Capabilities for Modern Defence Fleets

Modern armed forces face an urgent challenge: how to keep legacy vehicle platforms relevant, resilient, and interoperable in today’s fast-changing operational environment. Full replacement programs are costly and time-intensive, so governments and OEMs increasingly turn to retrofit and upgrade solutions that extend platform lifecycles while integrating cutting-edge systems.

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At Damera Defence, we specialize in helping governments, OEMs, and allied forces modernize ground vehicles with mission-critical technologies — bridging the gap between proven platforms and future-ready capabilities.

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Key Systems Commonly Integrated Through Retrofits

• Remote Weapon Stations (RWS / RCWS)

Legacy vehicles often lack the protection and lethality needed on modern battlefields. Retrofitted RWS deliver stabilized, remotely operated firepower and advanced optics, giving crews superior accuracy and protection without the need for new hull designs.

• Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites

As electronic threats evolve, vehicle survivability increasingly depends on electronic countermeasures. Retrofit payloads — such as jammers, spectrum sensors, and RF direction-finding tools — allow platforms to deny adversaries use of the electromagnetic spectrum and protect their own communications.

• Active Protection Systems (APS)

APS kits are now a key force-protection upgrade. They actively detect, track, and intercept incoming threats like anti-tank missiles. Deployed both in urgent acquisition and long-term modernization programs, APS provides a life-saving boost to survivability.

• Modular Mission Payloads

Modern Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) makes it possible to integrate swappable payloads — such as ISR pods, loitering munitions, or advanced sensor modules. This modularity enables a single vehicle platform to adapt quickly to multiple mission profiles.

• C4ISR & Communications

Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) upgrades are central to digitization. These retrofits add secure radios, SATCOM gateways, tactical data links, and mission computing to ensure secure, real-time information sharing and decision-making.

• Navigation & Battle Management Systems (BMS)

To operate effectively alongside allied forces, vehicles need modern GPS/INS units, anti-jamming tech, and integrated BMS. These upgrades deliver precise maneuvering, situational awareness, blue-force tracking, and mission planning through tactical overlays and fused data.

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Why Retrofits Matter

Retrofits and upgrades allow governments and allied forces to:

• Extend vehicle lifecycles without the expense of full replacements.
• Enhance survivability with modern armor, APS, and EW solutions.
• Enable interoperability with NATO and partner systems.
• Digitize platforms for today’s connected battlefield.
• Adapt to emerging threats quickly through modular payloads and flexible integration.

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Damera Defence: Engineering Strength Into Every Mission

By combining decades of fleet electrification, propulsion, and integration expertise with a deep understanding of military requirements, Damera Defence helps forces maximize investment and deliver vehicles soldiers can trust with their lives.

From remote weapon stations and APS kits to C4ISR and modular payloads, we provide the integration depth and lifecycle support needed to keep defence fleets mission-ready.

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