Pentagon grants DHS permission to test heat ray weapon for use at border

The Pentagon has granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permission to test a heat ray weapon, known as the Active Denial System, for use at the US-Mexico border. The system uses millimeter wave technology to emit a beam of energy that causes the sensation of intense heat, but does not cause permanent damage. The test is expected to take place in a controlled environment and will be used to assess the system's effectiveness in a real-world setting. The Active Denial System has been tested by the military in the past, but this will be the first time it has been used for border security purposes. The test is seen as a step towards potentially using the technology to deter migrants and asylum seekers from crossing the border illegally. The system has been developed by the US military, and its use has been previously tested in Iraq and Afghanistan. The test is scheduled to take place in the coming months.