The first production lot of 12 Short Span Bridging System (SSBS)-10 meters, designed and developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), has been inducted into the Indian Army by Chief of the Army Staff, General MM Naravane. Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development and Chairman, DRDO were also present in the event organized at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt. The SSBS-10 meter as a single span plays a vital role in bridging the gap up to 9.5 metres, providing a 4 meter wide, fully ornamented roadway, ensuring faster movement of troops. R&D Establishment