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U.S. Air Force Developing Microwave Weapon

Posted by Hemos on from the fry-the-machine dept.

Makarand writes "A weapon that uses an intense microwave pulse to fry electronics in computers and communication systems is being developed by the US Air Force according to this BBC News article. This weapon is totally harmless to people and could be used in situations where hitting targets could result in civilian casualties. This weapon could be carried by an unmanned drone or a cruise missile." EMP weapons have, in general, been under discussion and research for a very long time.

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  1. Completely safe for civillians? I think not. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    How is disabling electronics completely safe for civillians?

    Just imagine this being used near a busy traffic intersection, or near a hospital.

  2. I find it interesting... by dfj225 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    that the article mentioned that we could use these weapons in the war on Iraq...I didn't realize that we are at war with Iraq yet...

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