Russia is flexing its military muscles as tensions in Syria continue to increase, causing many to fear the very imminent threat of World War Three. It has released footage of what is claims is the world’s first weapon to use microwave energy ‘death-rays’ to target military drones. The prototype was revealed during the Arms High-tech military exhibition in Armenia.
According to Russia’s United Instrument Manufacturing Company (OPK), the weapon has undergone successful prototype testing and is ready to be rolled out. Instead of using rounds of bullets or shells to destroy enemy targets, this new weapon will use directed microwave energy.
The constant threat of war makes Russia’s advancements in military technology even more threatening for the US. Major General William Hix, of the US Army, predicted that American could be led into war and that conflict between the two powerful countries is “almost guaranteed” and would be “extremely lethal and fast”.
It is believed that Vladimir Putin has denied claims that hackers from his country have interfered with the US presidential election. It is thought that Putin is seeking to support Trump’s presidential bid after the Republican nominee pledged closer links between US and Russia – but the billionaire entrepreneur has denied any knowledge of the country’s actions.
Ex-US Navy scientific adviser Theodore Postol said such an escalation is “unjustified” and “highly dangerous” after emails from the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton’s campaign were posted on WikiLeaks.
Igor Korotchenko, a chief officer in the National Defence , said: “We are talking about a prototype.”
He said that the weapon can aim “microwave pulses at powerful enemy targets with the aim of disabling their electronic equipment, which leads to a complete loss of functionality.
“This weapon is apparently capable of hitting targets at a distance of over one kilometre.”
Korotchenko said the next step was to ensure the new prototype complied with Defence Ministry protocol. Once it has been modified and meets specific requirements, it is thought that it can then be subsequently adopted by the Defence Ministry for use. But others have warned about Russia’s advancements in military technology. Worryingly, while the US have some power in electronic warfare, they are not able to compete with the likes of Russia.
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