In a combat theater, ground troops in the most isolated areas depend on airlifts for resupply. In the worst conditions, time can be a matter of life or death. U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is ...

Useful for seizing isolated airfields deep behind enemy lines which can then be used to receive and deploy more troops and armaments, the tactic of mass parachute jumps has a long history with ...

The efficient delivery of essential goods, from munitions to food and medical supplies, safely and as fast as possible, is of critical importance during combat. We’ve talked about different ways in ...

The US Army is currently testing a new parachute cargo-drop system that promises to deliver soldiers and their equipment to the drop zone more efficiently. The Rapid Rigging De-Rigging Airdrop System ...