Pentagon Authorizes DHS to Test Military Heat Ray for US-Mexico Border Use
The Pentagon has authorized the Department of Homeland Security to temporarily test the Active Denial System, a military-grade heat ray designed to create a burning sensation on the skin to disperse crowds without physical contact. The system, which emits an invisible electromagnetic beam, has not been deployed yet, and specific testing locations or operational tactics remain undecided. Previously explored for military and crowd control use, its potential application at the US-Mexico border raises questions about nonlethal enforcement methods and migrant treatment.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 58/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 21 Oct, 05:21 pm. Other outlets followed.