U.S. Air Guard to buy motorized paragliders for silent infiltration flights
The North Carolina Air National Guard, part of the U.S. military's reserve force, is seeking to purchase two backpack-mounted powered paragliding systems (paramotors) under solicitation W50S87-26-Q-5004. The systems are intended for silent infiltration missions where helicopters would be vulnerable. The solicitation, issued by the 145th Airlift Wing, specifies requirements including dual wing sizes for light and heavy loads, muted tactical colors, high-altitude engine performance (8,000-10,000 feet), extended fuel range (30-100 miles), steerable reserve parachutes, and automatic water flotation devices. The bid deadline was extended to July 31, 2026. The article notes that powered paragliders have become a serious military tool due to low radar and heat signatures, citing both US Marine Corps demonstrations and Hamas's use in the October 2023 attack on Israel.
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