Army inducts short span bridging system

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, July 2

A new short span bridging system designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been inducted into the Indian Army.

The bridge is 10-metre long and is expected to play a crucial role in bridging the gaps, ensuring faster movement of the troops and equipment across canals and waters bodies.

The Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) Pune, a laboratory of DRDO, has designed and developed the system in association with industry giant L&T. The first lot of 12 bridges was inducted by Army Chief Gen MM Naravane at a ceremony held at Delhi Cantt on Friday. The DRDO has vast experience in developing military bridging systems.