Mullin on heat ray weapon: 'We're always evaluating technology on the border'

A high-tech border security tool developed by the Pentagon has been handed over to the Department of Homeland Security, raising questions about its potential use along U.S. borders. The device, known as the Active Denial System, fires a concentrated beam of electromagnetic waves designed to create an intense heating sensation on human skin, effectively repelling individuals without causing permanent harm. Officials confirm the system is under review as part of ongoing evaluations of advanced technologies for border security applications. The transfer highlights the growing integration of military-grade equipment in immigration enforcement strategies.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Wednesday that the department is "always evaluating technology on the border" after receiving a military-grade heat ray from the Pentagon. CNN reported that the heat ray — officially called the Active Denial System — emits an invisible beam of electromagnetic waves which can reach a little...