2015
Concept & First Prototype
Easibridge began as a lightweight ladder-bridging concept. Founder Stephen Bright identified the need for portable personnel bridges to move between buildings without relying on helicopters.
The breakthrough came with the use of short, modular ladder sections, a launch trolley, and the lever inversion technique, enabling rapid rooftop-to-rooftop and gap crossings.
Initial prototypes using standard Titan ladders successfully demonstrated launch and maneuverability.
2016
Bespoke Components & Field Trials
First investment enabled the fabrication of custom masts and trolley systems.
Dynamic load testing and the first river-crossing trials were completed, achieving a 15m bridge deployed and crossed in 20 seconds.
2017
Military Engagement
The British Army conducted load testing during an Army Warfare Experiment, providing critical user feedback.
A new prototype using 1.5m (5ft) ladder sections proved highly portable, attracting strong interest from the Indian Army.
Easibridge gained wider visibility through Think Defence.
2018
Commando & Jungle Trials
Trials with the Royal Engineers and Commando Engineers took place in the UK and the jungles of Belize.
The system proved highly effective in dense terrain, highlighting the importance of further reducing packed size for helicopter transport.
2019
MoD Funding & Capability Expansion
MoD funding supported the development of additional applications, including conveyor systems, force-protection roofing, fence breaching, and access platforms. This phase validated an 18m ladder bridge built from twelve 1.5m modular sections.
Easibridge gained wider visibility through Think Defence.
2020
Footbridge & UGV Capability
The system evolved into a semi-permanent footbridge with handrails and underwent trials with the Royal Engineers Trials Development Unit.
Exceptional joint strength enabled UGV and light vehicle crossings, positioning Easibridge as a compact alternative to traditional infantry assault bridges.
2021
Global Patents & Ban-Air Acquisition
Global patents were secured, and Easibridge transitioned into a commercial product.
Following acquisition by Ban-Air, the ladders became fully demountable, allowing a 6m bridge to fit into one bag and a 15m bridge into three bags, solving helicopter transport constraints.
2022
Operational Deployment
Ban-Air supplied 600 Easibridge kits in prototype form for operational use in Ukraine, marking the first large-scale deployment.
2023
Vehicle Bridging Concepts
Further Army Warfare Experiment trials tested updated footbridge and UGV systems.
Development expanded into vehicle-launched bridging, introducing the EB40 and EB60 concepts for Humvee and JLTV platforms.
2024
EB100 – 100ft Space Bridge
Funding enabled development of the EB100, a 100ft (30m) modular bridge.
The system assembles into a rigid structure from compact components, representing a major leap in span capability.
2025
Modular Systems & Future Integration
Easibridge now offers three ladder-bridge configurations:
- Urban (up to 6m, one bag)
- Extended Urban (up to 12m, two bags)
- Delta60 (18m, footbridge and UGV capable)
Ongoing innovation includes vehicle-based launch systems, approach ramps, pier integration, armour solutions, and the First Response Bridge, extending ladder spans up to 30m.