Damera Defence delivers platform-level retrofits and upgrades that keep legacy and in-service vehicles mission-ready. We enhance propulsion, drivetrains, electrical architectures, and onboard technologies—boosting reliability, survivability, and operational effectiveness while controlling lifecycle costs.
At Damera Defence, every retrofit and upgrade program is built on a structured, transparent process that gives our clients confidence from planning to delivery.
We engage with armed forces and OEMs to capture operational needs and translate mission requirements into technical solutions that extend fleet relevance.
We evaluate current vehicle capabilities, identify performance gaps, and highlight upgrade opportunities.
We prioritize system upgrades (mobility, protection, lethality, comms) to align with mission objectives. Damera Defence recommends targeted upgrades across mobility, protection, communications, and mission systems to deliver the greatest impact.
We value our clients and provide transparent schedules, cost projections, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure reliable program delivery.
We combine advanced design with rigorous integration practices to deliver reliable, mission-ready solutions.
Across mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
Validate solutions early and reduce program risk.
We develop engineering designs and ensure compliance with standards.
Create digital twins, modification layouts, and interface designs.
Align mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems.
Ensure upgrades enhance crew safety and mission resilience.
We bridge design and field deployment by validating upgrades in controlled environments. Our prototyping and lab integration process reduces risk, ensures compatibility, and confirms performance before systems are installed on vehicles.
Develop initial retrofit kits to translate engineering concepts into testable hardware and software solutions.
Evaluate new electronics, and sensor subsystems on test benches to confirm functionality and interoperability.
Test power distribution systems, data networks, and electromagnetic compatibility/interference (EMC/EMI) compliance to guarantee safe, reliable operation.
Incorporate findings from prototype testing into updated designs, ensuring validated solutions are ready for installation and field deployment.
We perform controlled, depot-level modifications that transform baseline platforms into mission-ready vehicles. Work is carried out in secure integration facilities with strict configuration control, traceability, and quality assurance to ensure every upgrade meets operational and safety requirements.
We carefully disassemble the vehicle at a depot or integration facility and document the baseline condition to establish configuration control and a clear starting point for upgrades.
Fit approved retrofit kits such as armour enhancements, survivability packages, upgraded powertrains, suspension, and braking systems — following engineered installation procedures and torque/fastening specifications.
Where advanced mission systems are in scope, we prepare and integrate platform interfaces, power/data provisioning, and mechanical mounts to accommodate partner-supplied C4ISR, communications, navigation/BMS, remote weapon stations, EW/APS, and mission payloads. Reassemble and perform comprehensive quality inspections and functional checks prior to handover.
Connect and validate mechanical interfaces, power distribution, wiring harnesses, grounding, and data networks to ensure safe, interoperable subsystem operation.
Reassemble the vehicle and perform stepwise quality inspections (fit, finish, fasteners, seals) and configuration verification to ensure installation integrity.
Conduct bench and vehicle-level tests including engine/drivetrain checks, systems boot, communications links, and EMC/EMI spot checks to confirm mission readiness.
Deliver complete as-built documentation, modified schematics, maintenance instructions, and a fielding package for operators and technicians — readying the vehicle for training and operational deployment.
We integrate, configure, and validate vehicle electronics and software to ensure safe, secure, and interoperable platform operation.
Install vehicle control units, sensors, power-management modules, and other onboard electronic subsystems following engineered mounting, grounding, and harnessing procedures.
Load, configure and baseline firmware and application software; manage version control, rollback capability, and secure provisioning for all integrated systems.
Integrate vehicle electronics networks (CAN, Ethernet and other bus systems), map ECU interactions, and verify data flows between subsystems for predictable performance.
Apply security best practices: harden systems, implement secure key management and access controls, and configure encrypted communications for sensitive data paths.
Conduct functional, integration, and acceptance testing to validate subsystem interoperability and confirm the vehicle performs to mission requirements within the broader operational network.
We validate both vehicles and integrated subsystems through structured testing to confirm safety, reliability, and mission readiness.
Verify hardware, software, and subsystem integrations against engineering specifications before release.
Evaluate platform and subsystem performance under extended operating cycles and demanding conditions.
We support survivability testing by preparing vehicles, integrating subsystems to standards, and collaborating with certified facilities for validation.
Work with operators in field conditions to confirm real-world usability, mission effectiveness, and operational readiness.
We provide the knowledge, resources, and tools operators and maintainers need to maximize fleet safety, reliability, and mission readiness.
Deliver updated Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals and documentation tailored to the upgraded vehicle and subsystems.
Prepare vehicle crews through hands-on instruction focused on safe operation, system awareness, and mission performance.
Train field- and depot-level maintainers in troubleshooting, repair, diagnostics, and sustainment best practices.
Where applicable, provide digital simulation tools or trainer modules to enhance learning, reduce downtime, and ensure repeatable, scalable training.
We ensure a smooth transition from integration to operational service, supporting armed forces through the initial roll-out and beyond.
We officially deliver vehicles and subsystems to the armed forces with full documentation, certifications, and acceptance records.
Assist during first field use to confirm readiness, address integration issues, and ensure systems perform as designed.
Provide experienced technical staff onsite during roll-out to guide crews, troubleshoot, and ensure a seamless transition to operational use.
We keep fleets mission-ready long after delivery by providing proactive sustainment, continuous upgrades, and end-to-end lifecycle support.
Establish a reliable spare parts supply chain and depot-level repair capabilities to minimize downtime and ensure readiness.
Deliver periodic software and firmware upgrades to maintain performance, security, and interoperability.
Implement predictive maintenance and vehicle health monitoring to reduce failures and extend system lifespan.
Plan and execute upgrades for evolving needs, including hybrid power, electrification, and AI-enabled mission systems.
By engaging with Damera Defence early in the planning process, our clients gain:
Damera Defence follows a milestone-driven upgrade process that transforms legacy platforms into mission-ready vehicles while maintaining full lifecycle accountability.
Activities:
• Launch workshops with stakeholders to align on mission needs, review potential threats, define scope and constraints, and identify initial risks.
Outputs:
System and user requirement documents (SRD/URS), project schedule (WBS/IMS), and risk/security management plans.
Gate:
System Requirements Review (SRR) — confirming a shared understanding of objectives before design begins.
Activities:
• Conduct detailed platform audits, including space, weight, power, and cooling (SWaP-C) assessments;
• perform interface and cable tracing; and capture the full vehicle configuration.
Outputs:
Baseline survey report, interface mapping, and power/data budget documentation.
Gate:
Concept Go/No-Go — decision point to confirm feasibility and proceed with concept design.
Activities:
• Analyze system upgrade options (armor, Remote Weapon Stations (RWS), Active Protection Systems (APS), powertrain, C4ISR, etc.);
• develop digital mock-ups;
• and evaluate safety and human-systems integration (HSI) considerations.
Outputs:
Concept of Operations (CONOPS), high-level system architecture, draft interface control documents (ICDs), and a compliance matrix.
Gate:
System Design Review (SDR) — validating the preferred concept and readiness to progress to detailed design.
Activities:
• Engineer mechanical mounts, harnesses, and power distribution;
• design and validate the vetronics network;
• define software interfaces;
• and perform Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
Outputs:
Complete interface control documents (ICDs), 3D models and drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and a comprehensive test strategy.
Gate:
Preliminary Design Review (PDR) — confirming technical feasibility and readiness to move toward final design.
Activities:
• Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles;
• prepare detailed work instructions and quality plans;
• and develop certification test plans (e.g., MIL-STD-810/461/1275, STANAG as applicable).
Outputs:
Critical Design Review (CDR) package, full manufacturing data pack, and qualification/test procedures (QTP/QRP).
Gate:
Critical Design Review (CDR) — formal approval of the final design before prototype build.
Activities:
• Fabricate prototype retrofit kits;
• conduct Software/Hardware-in-the-Loop (SIL/HIL) bench testing;
• load and configure firmware;
• and perform preliminary EMC/EMI compliance checks.
Outputs:
Prototype kits, lab acceptance test results, and an updated software baseline.
Gate:
Lab Acceptance — confirming prototype functionality and readiness for full system testing.
Activities:
• Perform system functional checks;
• conduct mobility and endurance trials;
• validate environmental and EMC performance;
• coordinate blast and ballistic testing with certified partners; implement cybersecurity hardening (if in scope);
• and confirm interoperability with broader force systems (BMS, radios, SATCOM).
Outputs:
Test reports, deficiency/corrective action records (DRs/CARs), and updated configuration documentation.
Gate:
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) — verifying system readiness before user trials.
Activities:
• Conduct developmental and operational trials (DT/OT) with soldiers in realistic field conditions;
• demonstrate maintainability at both field and depot levels;
• validate training effectiveness;
• and complete safety release procedures.
Outputs:
User Acceptance Test (UAT) and Operational Test Reports (OTR), certification letters, and draft Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
Gate:
Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Decision — confirming readiness to begin limited production and deployment.
Activities:
• Establish supply chain for long-lead components;
• set up kitting and assembly lines;
• implement quality assurance (QA) and statistical process control (SPC);
• manage engineering change proposals (ECP) and configuration control boards (CCB);
• and address obsolescence risks.
Outputs:
Production-ready retrofit kits, serial/traceability records, and yield/defect performance metrics.
Gate:
Full-Rate Production (FRP) Decision — authorizing scaled production and deployment.
Activities:
• Deliver upgraded vehicles and retrofit kits;
• provide operator and maintainer training at both field and depot levels;
• supply spare parts and provisioning;
• and release updated technical publications (IETMs/tech manuals).
Outputs:
Handover package, training completion records, and provisioning lists.
Gate:
Initial/Full Operational Capability (IOC/FOC) milestones — confirming operational deployment readiness.
Activities:
• Provide ongoing support through field service representatives (FSRs);
• implement condition-based maintenance (CBM) and vehicle health monitoring;
• deliver periodic software updates and reliability growth initiatives;
• and plan for mid-life upgrades or new technology insertion (e.g., hybrid power, AI-enabled systems).
Outputs:
Sustainment performance indicators (KPIs), deficiency backlogs, and a long-term upgrade roadmap.
Gate:
Ongoing Lifecycle Reviews — continuous evaluation to maintain readiness and extend platform value.
Turn Requirements into Mission-Ready Capabilities
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