Munitions Ordnance Disposal
The demilitarization of outdated, excess or unserviceable munitions and other explosive waste materials has become a pressing task for Governments around the world. Concerns range from safety and protection of citizens to ensuring the highest quality, best-performing, and safest arsenals for the armed forces.
Disposing of such munitions requires careful planning, strict attention to safety and environmental standards, and the most economical and cost-effective processes and procedures to make efficient use of available funding.
To meet this high standard, our demilitarization activities include the following components:
- World class safety and quality assurance programs
- Outstanding management and program integration, including attention to upgrading the professional qualifications of the work force engaged in demilitarization
- Commitment to the highest applicable environmental standards
- Application of proven demilitarization methods and best practices from around the world
- Access to and selection of the best technologies and proven methodologies for the kind and quantity of munitions to be demilitarized
- Innovative plans for cost-saving and recycling usable components
- Outreach to citizens’ groups and non-governmental organizations as well as other stakeholders to help ensure public support and cooperation