UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines
Summary
The UK Ministry of Defence plans to start testing powered paragliders for soldiers, allowing troops to fly quietly up to 200 miles behind enemy lines. These lightweight gliders can be carried as backpacks, assembled quickly, and launched on foot to covertly enter hostile areas.Key Facts
- The powered paragliders are made by Blakcro, a British company founded in 2023.
- The gliders have a titanium frame and can carry body armor, night vision gear, and weapons.
- They have a flying range of up to 200 miles and are quieter and harder to detect than regular aircraft.
- The Ministry of Defence is investing £6 million to start trials of this technology soon.
- The paragliders are currently being used by other NATO countries.
- Blakcro also works with the US Department of Defense on similar projects.
- The UK government aims to increase spending on domestically made defence equipment.
- The UK government plans to meet NATO defence spending goals of 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
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