Pete Hegseth approves heat ray testing: How dangerous is the US military weapon?
The US is reportedly ready to test a military-grade heat-ray weapon at the Mexico border, for which Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorised a seven-month trial. Known as the Active Denial System (ADS), the device uses electromagnetic waves to trigger an intense burning sensation. This has raised questions about its safety and legality
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- Defence & security
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- gulshan.parveen
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- Friday, 23 October 2026, 10:03 am IST
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