The Active Denial System (ADS), which cost about £42 million to develop, was on the brink of being deployed to disperse members of the Taliban as they attacked US forces.
The weapon, which causes immense pain to subjects but no lasting physical damage, was pulled from the war zone last week but US army chiefs in Afghanistan have stayed silent about the reason for the U-turn.
A spokesperson from the American Department of Defence said: ‘The decision to recall the weapons back to the US was made by commanders on the ground in Afghanistan.’
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Bravo comment: I'd like you to note the wording from the DoD spokesperson: "...recall the weapons back to the US..."
Is it possible they intend to use them here? If so, when and why? And why not use them in Afghanistan to keep the Taliban from killing several Americans a day?
It doesn't add up to this American.
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I watched a special that had the ADS on it, it seemed really cool, it could be used for great proposes, it could stop riots, and attackers hiding in civilian crowds but it also could be used to shut down peaceful protest and other events
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