die Nachrüstung
Translation
retrofitting, upgrade, rearmament
Examples
Die Nachrüstung des alten Gebäudes ist teuer.
The retrofitting of the old building is expensive.
Die politische Debatte über die Nachrüstung geht weiter.
The political debate about rearmament continues.
Grammar Patterns
the retrofitting/upgrade ((of sth.)) Die Nachrüstung von alten Computern ist oft nicht sinnvoll.
Similar Words
Modernisierung (modernization), Aufrüstung (armament)
Etymology
From 'nach-' (after, subsequent) and 'Rüstung' (equipment, armament). It means to equip something after its initial production.
Memory Tips
Think of adding 'Rüstung' (equipment) 'nach' (after) the fact. This applies to both technology and military contexts.