The 7th Short Span Bridging System-10 m (SSBS-10 m) inducted into Indian Army.
SSBS-10 m
It is designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
It plays a crucial role of bridging the gaps up to 9.5 m as a single span providing a 4 m wide, fully decked roadway, ensuring faster movement of the troops.
It involved the development of two prototypes of 5 m SSBS on Tatra 6x6 chassis and another two prototypes of 10 m SSBS on Tatra 8x8 re-engineered chassis.
This bridging system is compatible with Sarvatra Bridging System, where last span requires covering gaps less than 9.5 m.
The deployed bridge is of the load classification of MLC 70.
Significance of this development:
The system will help in quick movement of troops and enhance the mobilization of resources.
It will give a boost to the fast-growing Indian defence industrial ecosystem and help the industry to contribute towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.