-
My Account
Trending Topics:
- Blood Moon 2025
- Potoo Bird
- Cosmic Butterfly in Space
- Jupiter Juno
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.
1/9
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)
2/9
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)
3/9
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)
4/9
![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)")
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)
5/9
Hypersonic Railguns: Electromagnetic railguns accelerate projectiles to Mach 6, hitting way beyond conventional naval gun range without explosives. (Image: JMSDF)
6/9
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)
7/9
Space-Based Bombardment: Fractional Orbital Bombardment Systems fire missiles into orbit to re-enter and strike, escaping conventional missile defenses. (Image: Canva)
8/9
![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)")
Uncrewed Fighter Jets: Future-generation "Loyal Wingman" drones fly in formation with fighter pilots, conduct autonomous dogfights and high-stakes missions. (Image: Canva)
9/9
![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)")
Neurostrike Weapons: Reported Chinese "mind weapons" seek to interfere with sleep, mood, or choice-making — recalling Cold War psychotronic experiments. (Image: Canva)
Discover the latest Business News, Budget 2025 News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
