The Indian Army bolstered its bridging capability with the induction of the 46-meter Modular Bridge that is designed and developed by DRDO and produced by Larsen and Toubro (L&T), the bridging system was formally handed over in a ceremony at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
The event was graced by General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff. Senior dignitaries from the Indian Army, DRDO, and MoD were also in attendance.
According to the Ministry of Defence, “Over the next four years, a total of 41 sets, valued at Rs 2,585 crores, will be progressively inducted. It is a mechanically launched single-span, fully decked 46-meter assault bridge, enabling the army to overcome obstacles such as canals and ditches with ease.”
It will augment the crucial bridging capability of Indian Army Engineers as these bridges are highly mobile, rugged, and designed for quick deployment and retrieval, aligning with the fast-paced nature of mechanized operations, the Ministry stated.
