Germany and the UK order GDELS M3 amphibious bridging via OCCAR

Germany and the UK contracted GDELS through OCCAR for new M3S amphibious bridging rigs under their binational Wide Wet Gap Crossing programme. The deal is worth about EUR 450 million, with the UK's 36 units worth about GBP 200 million.

Reported Editor-read European Security & Defence, 30 October 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish delivery dates or whether other OCCAR partners join the order.

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