Sweden has entered into a contract with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to supply an additional nine Amfibiebro 400 floating bridge systems for its armed forces. These systems will enhance the operational capabilities of the Swedish Army by providing a 300-meter (approximately 985 feet) variant of the solution, with the first unit scheduled for delivery in the fall of 2024. The Amfibiebro 400 is also known as the M3.
This agreement is part of a contractual option for the delivery of up to 25 bridges between 2025 and 2027, valued at 400 million Swedish kronor (about $39.2 million), a contract originally signed in 2022.
Jonas Lotsne, the Army Operational Head at the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, spoke positively about exercising this option, emphasizing the significant impact on the army’s readiness for combat. It will allow the army’s combat units to be equipped with a rapidly deployable communication system for more than one brigade earlier than expected, thus improving the operational flexibility and mobility of the Swedish Army.
The Amfibiebro 400, also known as the M3, represents the latest advancement in GDELS’s series of bridge systems designed to maintain the mobility of ground military vehicles across various water obstacles. Operable by just two people, the Amfibiebro 400 can be quickly transformed from a bridge into a multi-bay raft.