Why is it in the news?
→ US reportedly used a classified “Discombobulator” system during Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela.
→ Weapons employed to jam and disable enemy defences.
Category
Defence
Important Points
- Discombobulator is described as a combination of non-lethal and electronic warfare technologies.
- Active Denial System uses directed energy to create intense burning sensation.
- Acoustic Hailing Devices emit high-pitched directional sound causing nausea and confusion.
- Visual dazzlers use high-intensity lasers for temporary disorientation.
- Vortex Ring Generator delivers payloads like stink bombs or physical impact.
- Electronic Warfare systems jam radars and sensors.
- CHAMP high-power microwave fries electronic circuitry.
- Graphite munitions short-circuit power grids.
- The Suter programme enables airborne cyber penetration of air-defence networks.
- Suter-1 monitors radar, Suter-2 controls sensors, Suter-3 hacks missile launch links.