US Plans to Test Military Heat Ray That Makes Human Skin Feel Like It’s Burning

Meanwhile, the US Pentagon has authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to test a military-grade heat ray weapon for potential employ along the US-Mexico border, according to a memo obtained by CNN.

Key points

• General Zubair Mahmood Hayat Warns of More Dangerous Pakistan, India Crises Without Conflict Resolution.
• The Pentagon has authorized DHS to borrow one Active Denial System for seven months, beginning in September 2026.
• In 2018, authorities discussed deploying the system against migrants, but then-Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen rejected the proposal.
• The weapon was additionally considered during protests after George Floyd's killing in 2020.
• The weapon, known as the Active Denial System (ADS), uses invisible electromagnetic waves to create an intense burning sensation on human skin without physical contact.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed the memo in September, allowing DHS to borrow the weapon for seven months and develop tactics for its feasible deployment during border operations.

Notably, the weapon, known as the Active Denial System (ADS), uses invisible electromagnetic waves to create an intense burning sensation on human skin without physical contact. How the Heat Ray Works.

Notably, the Active Denial System is a nonlethal weapon developed by the US military. It can project an invisible beam of electromagnetic energy over a distance of slightly more than half a mile.

According to military authorities, the beam creates a burning sensation similar to opening a hot oven. The resulting tingling sensation can last between 10 and 15 minutes and creates a solid urge to move away. The system is designed to disperse individuals without using conventional weapons. Lahore Police Propose Making Section 420 Cases Non-Bailable Offenses.

In practice, the Pentagon has authorized DHS to borrow one Active Denial System for seven months, beginning in September 2026.

Under the agreement, DHS will be responsible for operating the weapon and developing procedures for its potential employ. Pentagon personnel will not operate the system.

Meanwhile, the memo does not specify where testing will take place or how the weapon might eventually be deployed.

DHS can additionally request an extension after the seven months if further testing or deployment is required.

According to CNN, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities have previously considered using the weapon to control crowds and discourage unauthorized border crossings.

Notably, the weapon was additionally considered during protests after George Floyd's killing in 2020.

Notably, the US military previously deployed the system to Afghanistan but never applied it during combat operations.

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Meanwhile, the proposed employ has triggered concern concerning safety, legality, and the potential risks to migrants.

Former border authorities cautioned that individuals attempting to escape the heat ray could enter dangerous areas, including rivers, increasing the risk of drowning.

Authorities additionally questioned whether the weapon could be directed at individuals who had not yet crossed into US territory.

Meanwhile, some Border Patrol agents have questioned the need for the technology, citing declining border crossings and rose staffing.

Meanwhile, a CBP spokesperson informed CNN that the agency continues to evaluate new technologies to improve its operational capabilities.

For now, DHS has permission to test the system, but authorities have not confirmed whether it will be deployed at the US-Mexico border. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around US Plans to Test Military Heat Ray That Makes Human Skin Feel point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.