Microwaves that can Destroy Bombs Remotely

The US army is developing a laser-guided microwave blaster designed to destroy explosives remotely.

The Multimode Directed Energy Armament System uses a laser to ionise the air, creating a plasma channel that acts as a waveguide for a stream of microwaves. The weapon's range will depend on the laser-generated channel, with the team believing that it could extend out to a kilometre or more.

The device could destroy the electronic fuse of an explosive device or missile, such as a roadside bomb, or immobilise a vehicle by disabling its ignition system.

Source: ideaconnection.comAdded: 22 April 2009