In compliance with the principles of legality, transparency, and responsible administration of state resources, the Colombian National Army carried out the controlled delivery of 100 tons of decommissioned weapons to the company Siderúrgica Diaco S.A., with the aim of demilitarizing and definitively destroying them for subsequent transformation into steel for productive purposes.
The material was previously declared decommissioned through the corresponding administrative acts, in accordance with current regulations on the final disposal of war material. This activity is part of the Force's modernization and logistical streamlining processes and does not constitute, under any circumstances, the commercialization of weapons.
In addition, the material was transported under strict security measures from different military units located in various regions of the country to the industrial plant located in the municipality of Tuta, in Boyacá. The transfer was carried out using special logistics devices, with permanent custody and traceability controls that guaranteed the integrity of the cargo throughout the journey, in accordance with the protocols established for this type of operation.
A technical process under strict controls
The disintegration of the material is carried out using specialized industrial procedures that include irreversible destruction, fragmentation, and smelting, under rigorous protocols for physical security, documentary traceability, and environmental control.
During all phases of the process, personnel designated by the National Army exercise permanent supervision, guaranteeing technical verification, custody of the material, and official certification of its destruction, in strict compliance with established legal and administrative standards.
From service to transformation
The weapons surrendered completed an operational cycle in the service of the defense and security of Colombians. Today, in a symbolic act of responsible transformation, that same metal leaves behind its military function to become part of the national productive apparatus.
The resulting steel will be used exclusively for industrial processes that promote infrastructure, development, and economic growth, ensuring that it is not reused for the manufacture of weapons or similar items.
Security, sustainability, and trust
This coordination between the public sector and the productive sector reflects an institutional model in which national security is strengthened not only by updating capabilities, but also through the transparent and environmentally responsible final disposal of disused material.
With actions such as this, the National Army reaffirms its commitment to the efficient administration of state resources, environmental sustainability, and the construction of a country that transforms its capabilities in step with the challenges of the present and the opportunities of the future.
