Project Green Light: The Secret Nuclear Paratroopers

Stories of Special Forces Operators · Apr 30, 2026 · 9m

We declassify the story of America’s most dangerous Cold War gamble—portable nuclear bombs designed to be hand-delivered by elite commandos. From the mechanics of the "backpack nuke" to the psychological toll on the soldiers assigned to carry them, we break down this forgotten chapter of atomic warfare. Join us as we reveal how close the military came to deploying the ultimate human-delivered weapon.