Context:

• 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’.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1732250

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