Pentagon Approves DHS Testing of ‘Heat Ray’ Device
The Pentagon has granted approval for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to test a 'heat ray' device, with potential applications at the southern border.
Eureka, CA, October 21, 2026 —
The Pentagon has approved the Department of Homeland Security’s request to test a device described as a “heat ray,” according to the information available. The device could have applications at the southern border, but the details of the proposed testing and its possible use there have not been provided.
The approval concerns testing; the available information does not establish that the device has been deployed at the border or that a decision has been made to use it there. It also does not identify the device’s manufacturer or model, explain how the technology works, or specify what DHS intends to assess during the tests.
Key details about the approval remain unavailable, including when it was granted, where testing will take place, how long it will last and what conditions will govern it. The information provided also does not describe the Pentagon’s review process, the stated rationale for approval, or any safeguards or oversight arrangements related to the testing.
The potential southern-border application is the only use mentioned in the summary. It does not specify whether the device would be used for detection, deterrence or another purpose, and it provides no information about who might be affected. Without those details, the approval signals permission for DHS to conduct tests but does not clarify what the tests will involve or whether they will lead to further steps.
No timeline for testing or subsequent decisions was provided. Further information would be needed to establish the scope of the approval and whether DHS plans to pursue any border-related use after testing.
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