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China says high-power microwave weapons reach up to 100 gigawatts

A paper in High Power Laser and Particle Beams links the milestone to potential spillovers into civilian research and industry.

SCMP Economy reports that Chinese researchers, citing a paper in the journal High Power Laser and Particle Beams, say high-power microwave weapons can produce outputs of up to 100 gigawatts. The outlet adds the work is described as a milestone that could reshape future warfare and support advancements in civilian research and industry.

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