WFEL to upgrade army bridges
WFEL has been awarded a £30 million contract to deliver upgrades to the US Army for its Dry Support Bridge (DSB) systems, the company announced on 11 July.
Under the five-year agreement, WFEL will procure and fit upgrade kits for 97 DSBs, with 34 systems to be upgraded in the initial 12 months.
The upgrade kit features a new launching beam and additional bridge panel, as well as additional components to strengthen the launch vehicle. The kits, which can be retrofitted to existing systems, increase the bridge span from 40m to 46m.
WFEL will also deliver a comprehensive training programme on operation and maintenance to the US Army, along with a spares package, including a hydraulic adapter kit that enables repairs in the field.
The DSB was first developed in 1996 as temporary infrastructure in combat situations and for natural disasters. It can be deployed within 90 minutes by an eight-member crew.
The US Army has 108 DSBs in its inventory; the force has deployed the system in combat and emergency operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
You may also like
More from Military Logistics
-
![Rolls-Royce gains major deal to support T-45 Goshawk engine]()
Rolls-Royce gains major deal to support T-45 Goshawk engine
New contract to support the Ardour turbofan is worth more than $1 billion.
-
![Brazil receives first A330 for multi-role operations]()
Brazil receives first A330 for multi-role operations
A pair of A330s will be converted by Airbus for aerial refuelling, logistical support, humanitarian aid, and medical evacuations.
-
![General Dynamics NASSCO to build three more US Navy replenishment vessels]()
General Dynamics NASSCO to build three more US Navy replenishment vessels
The latest $1.4 billion contract modification for General Dynamics NASSCO covers a new Expeditionary Sea Base ship and two more John Lewis-class fleet oilers.
-
![Australia onshores Super Hornet and Growler maintenance elements]()
Australia onshores Super Hornet and Growler maintenance elements
New MRO contract between Boeing Defence Australia and RUAG Australia replaces work previously done in the US.
-
![SEA to extend NSIPS to Queen Elizabeth-class carriers and Type 45 destroyers]()
SEA to extend NSIPS to Queen Elizabeth-class carriers and Type 45 destroyers
A systems integration contract for UK RN submarines is being extended to major surface vessels.
-
![USN exercises option for two more Navajo-class rescue and salvage ships]()
USN exercises option for two more Navajo-class rescue and salvage ships
Austal USA is to build two additional Navajo-class towing, salvage and rescue ships for the USN, after Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) exercised a $156.17 …
