May 9, 2021
Non-Nuclear EMP Weapons: How to Deter China's Growing Military Might?
It behooves the U.S. military to move the development of non-nuclear EMPs to near the top of the list of next-generation wonder weapons.
by John Rossomando
In the event of war with the People’s Republic of China, the United States and its allies will face a larger Chinese force fighting largely on its home turf. It will require the development of weapons systems that can disable multiple targets within a set range. Non-Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse (NNEMP) weapons could have such a promise when it comes to knocking out Chinese radars, warships, and military installations.
EMPs are generated in nature by lightning or by nuclear weapons. The 1962 Starfish Prime exo-atmospheric nuclear test showed the threat of such EMPs when it disabled streetlights and other electrical devices. Another test in 1993 at Eglin Air Force base of an NNEMP device fried the electronic engine parts and alternators of cars parked hundreds of yards away.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/non-nuclear-emp-weapons-how-deter-chinas-growing-military-might-184713
