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Chinese scientists say they have made converged energy beam weapon a reality


Trials have been completed on a new weapon system that directs a number of high-powered beams onto a single target.

A new type of high-power microwave weapon, which combines electromagnetic waves with ultra-precise timing technology to boost power output to attack a single target, has been developed by Chinese scientists. This idea has been considered difficult to bring to life, as electromagnetic waves from different transmitting platforms need to arrive at the same location at the same time and in the same form to achieve effective power combination. Experiments have confirmed that the device can effectively suppress the signals of American GPS and other satellites, “achieving multiple goals such as teaching and training, new technology verification, and military exercises”.

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