New non-lethal weapon lets troops microwave hostile crowds. I wonder if
the driver gets hit with his own radiation or if they have special
shielding. Wonder if we could get some of that.
Andrew
Special to World Tribune.com
GEOSTRATEGY-DIRECT.COM
Thursday, February 3, 2005
The United States has developed a non-lethal microwave weapon for use
in Iraq.
The Active Denial System uses millimeter-wave electromagnetic
energy that can be directed at targets at a range of 1 kilometer.
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Officials said the vehicle, termed Sheriff, would contain the Active
Denial System. The system uses millimeter-wave electromagnetic energy
that can be directed at targets at a range of 1 kilometer.
The ADS system would be downgraded for Iraqi deployment in urban areas,
officials said. The ADS causes the skin to burn, causing the people to
run away.
The Pentagon plans to install the non-lethal, high-powered microwave
weapon on a military vehicle. The deployment of the first platforms in
Iraq would take place in September 2005.
The project is designed to give U.S. troops options to battle hostile
crowds without the use of lethal weapons. Officials said in many cases
Sunni insurgents fire weapons and rocket-propelled grenades from crowds
to prevent U.S. retaliation.
The Sheriff would be deployed by the U.S. Army and Marines. The two
services will receive up to six platforms, equipped with a system to
intercept rocket-propelled grenades.
Officials said the military would not design a new vehicle for the
Sheriff. Instead, the Army will probably use a Striker or M117 armored
security vehicle while the Marines would obtain a Light Armored
Vehicle.
The ADS could be expanded to autonomous vehicles or platforms,
officials said. This would include the use of the Sheriff at Air Force
bases and other military facilities.
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