Does the US have EMP capability? - Page 2

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2:00p, 4/29/24

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We first got a glimpse of the EMP effects of detonating a nuke in space in the early 1960s.

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In reply to richardag • 2:06p, 4/29/24

richardag said:
UTExan said:
Yes, we do:
https://science.howstuffworks.com/e-bomb3.htm
Thank you for the link. My guess is that this research is continuing.
Taking out electronics in a very targeted manner.

The US Air Force allegedly used an EMP weapon to knock out Iraqi television in the second Iraqi war.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-drops-e-bomb-on-iraqi-tv/

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In reply to Albatross Necklace • 2:13p, 4/29/24

Albatross Necklace said:
I'm concerned that our October Surprise will be the CIA launching an EMP on the US and blaming it on Russia

Whoa that's dark!