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Pentagon Approves Trial of Nonlethal Active Denial System
The Pentagon has authorized the Department of Homeland Security to test a military-grade heat ray, known as the Active Denial System, for potential use at the southern US border. The system, which shoots an invisible beam of electromagnetic waves, can cause a burning sensation on human skin and may be used for crowd dispersal. The decision has sparked concerns over effectiveness, legality, and potential harm to individuals. According to CNN, the US military briefly deployed the system to Afghanistan nearly two decades ago but ultimately declined to use it during active combat operations.