9 Most Secretive Futuristic Weapons That Sound Like Sci-Fi
From railguns to plasma rifles, these futuristic weapons push the boundaries of technology. Discover nine of the most secretive military projects that seem straight out of a science fiction thriller.
Microwave Anti-Drone Guns: US and UK militaries test high-power microwave beams that fry drone electronics, knocking out swarms without firing a single bullet. (Image: US Navy)
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Battleship Laser Cannons: Britain's DragonFire laser will strike drone targets 5km away, cost £10 per shot, and burn out missiles — a live Star Wars blaster. (Image: UK gov website)
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AI-Powered Combat Turrets: Self-contained gun posts such as the Bullfrog Gun Turret monitor and engage drones with AI accuracy, with a human in the loop. (Image: Royal Australian Navy)
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Mystery Sonic Beam: Connected to "Havana Syndrome," sonic devices can incapacitate targets with sound waves — although their existence is hotly contested. (Image: r/WeirdWings/Reddit)
Hypersonic Railguns: Electromagnetic railguns accelerate projectiles to Mach 6, hitting way beyond conventional naval gun range without explosives. (Image: JMSDF)
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Heat Ray Crowd Control: The US Active Denial System emits microwaves that burn skin, inducing severe pain but not permanent damage — in theory. (Image: AP)
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Space-Based Bombardment: Fractional Orbital Bombardment Systems fire missiles into orbit to re-enter and strike, escaping conventional missile defenses. (Image: Canva)
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Uncrewed Fighter Jets: Future-generation "Loyal Wingman" drones fly in formation with fighter pilots, conduct autonomous dogfights and high-stakes missions. (Image: Canva)
Neurostrike Weapons: Reported Chinese "mind weapons" seek to interfere with sleep, mood, or choice-making — recalling Cold War psychotronic experiments. (Image: Canva)
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![Mystery Sonic Beam: Connected to "Havana Syndrome," sonic devices can incapacitate targets with sound waves — although their existence is hotly contested. (Image: r/WeirdWings/Reddit)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250811125129_4.jpg "Mystery Sonic Beam: Connected to "Havana Syndrome," sonic devices can incapacitate targets with sound waves — although their existence is hotly contested. (Image: r/WeirdWings/Reddit)")
![Uncrewed Fighter Jets: Future-generation "Loyal Wingman" drones fly in formation with fighter pilots, conduct autonomous dogfights, and high-stakes missions. (Image: Canva)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250811125208_8.jpg "Uncrewed Fighter Jets: Future-generation "Loyal Wingman" drones fly in formation with fighter pilots, conduct autonomous dogfights, and high-stakes missions. (Image: Canva)")
![Neurostrike Weapons: Reported Chinese "mind weapons" seek to interfere with sleep, mood, or choice-making — recalling Cold War psychotronic experiments. (Image: Canva)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250811125214_9.jpg "Neurostrike Weapons: Reported Chinese "mind weapons" seek to interfere with sleep, mood, or choice-making — recalling Cold War psychotronic experiments. (Image: Canva)")
