Helmand Bridge Repaired

A good example of the Afghan forces and government standing on their own two feet.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/important-helmand-bridge-is-repaired

 

Think Defence

Think Defence hopes to start sensible conversations about UK defence issues, no agenda or no campaign but there might be one or two posts on containers, bridges and mexeflotes!

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  1. Deja Vu

    It looks to me as though the temporary bridge is a Mabey Universal Bridge with precast decking units. Any experts out there?

    If I am right, is the bridge held as an Engineer store with CES etc. or is it a project purchase? I noticed it has not been painted green for example.
    Also are the deck units shipped out or are they cast in theatre?

    No real need ti know just inquisitiveness,.

    CES – Complete Equipment Schedule. [ Do they still have these.]

  2. Think Defence

    DV, I think these are purchased on a project basis, about a million a go

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