US Air Force special operations forces are testing powered gliders for long-range resupply missions in Iceland. The low-tech systems could help move gear without revealing troop position, according to the report. The training reflects a broader push to sustain dispersed forces in contested environments. During an ongoing international exercise, Air Force Special Operations Command personnel plan to airdrop a powered glider packed with supplies to teammates on the ground.
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