Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Armed Forces: Hang Gliding

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Press Release “New paraglider could give British troops an innovative way to strike from the sky”, published on 28 August 2026, where is the technology already in operational use within UK armed forces.

Answer

Due to reasons of operational security, I am unable to provide any further detail beyond that already contained in the press release.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

26229

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Armed forces Defence Technology Hang gliding

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk