Britain unveils stealthy paraglider that could carry soldiers 300 kilometres
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- The British Army could gain a new way to transport soldiers covertly into hostile territory.
- Blakcro’s motorized paraglider can be carried on a soldier’s back and assembled within minutes.
- It can travel long distances without an airport, helicopter or transport aircraft.
The British Army could soon have a discreet way to move soldiers into enemy territory: a motorized paraglider that fits on a soldier’s back.
Developed by startup Blakcro, the paraglider can be assembled within minutes and launched directly from the ground. It is designed to cover long distances without an airport, helicopter or transport aircraft.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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