Laser Wars

Laser Wars

Forget Jet Packs: Marines Will Soon Fly Powered Paragliders Into Battle

The Marine Corps is taking a novel approach to the US military's decades-long pursuit of individual lift.

Jared Keller's avatar
Jared Keller
Jan 23, 2026
∙ Paid
A US Marine flies a powered paraglider during Exercise Kaiju Rain 25 at Ie Shima Airfield in Okinawa, Japan on April 24, 2025. (US Marine Corps photo)

Editor’s note: This another brief digression under this newsletter’s stated mission to cover not just lasers, but other futuristic defense technology. Have feedback? Drop me a line.

The US military may have

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Jared Keller.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Jared Keller · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture