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

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

The first lot of 12 bridges was inducted by Army Chief Gen MM Naravane at a ceremony at Delhi Cantt on Friday. The Defence Minister congratulated the DRDO. tns