Pete Hegseth has reportedly given DHS permission to test ‘heat ray’ for use at US-Mexico border
Summary
The US Department of Defense, led by Secretary Pete Hegseth, allowed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to test a non-lethal device called the Active Denial System, or "heat ray," at the US-Mexico border. This device emits a beam that causes a strong, temporary burning sensation on the skin to encourage people to move away and is being tested for potential border or crowd control use.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, signed a memo allowing DHS to test the heat ray for seven months starting in September.
- The Active Denial System creates a sensation of intense heat on the skin, causing people to feel uncomfortable and move away.
- The device uses 95 gigahertz millimeter waves, which penetrate a tiny layer of skin without causing injury.
- DHS is responsible for the use and operation of the system, and no military personnel will operate it.
- The device was first developed for military use and was briefly deployed in Afghanistan but never used in combat.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said they are exploring new technology that saves lives and improves national security.
- The system was previously considered for border control and protest management during President Trump’s first term but was not used.
- The heat feeling lasts about 10 to 15 minutes and is compared to the sensation of opening a hot oven.
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