Paper: Chinese military scientists bring energy shield from science fiction to life to defend against enemy radiation


Plasma-based energy shield is a radical new approach reminiscent of tai chi principles – it aims to convert the attacker’s energy into a defensive force. Team spurred by pressure from US, which has Active Denial System, Vigilant Eagle system and AGM-86 cruise missile with microwave warhead and weapons. — SCMP

A group of scientists from China’s top military technology research institution says it is developing a new defensive technology similar to an energy shield in science fiction.

This invisible veil of protection composed of electrically charged ions stands ready to guard China’s drones, missiles and other such weaponry against high-powered microwave attacks, much like the visionary technologies portrayed in the cinematic worlds of Star Trek or Star Wars.

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