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UK MoD Funds £6 Million Powered-Paraglider Trials for Soldiers

8/28/2026

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The Ministry of Defence will fund £6 million for powered-paraglider trials for British soldiers.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard says the gliders will strengthen the UK’s home-grown defence supply chain.
Wiltshire firm Blakcro builds titanium-framed, backpack-sized gliders that assemble in eight minutes and launch on foot.
Each unit can travel up to 200 miles and carry armour, night-vision gear and weapons.

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The Ministry of Defence will fund £6 million for powered-paraglider trials for British soldiers.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard says the gliders will strengthen the UK’s home-grown defence supply chain.
Wiltshire firm Blakcro builds titanium-framed, backpack-sized gliders that assemble in eight minutes and launch on foot.
Each unit can travel up to 200 miles and carry armour, night-vision gear and weapons.