The 12 most dangerous weapons in Russia’s armoury (With Pictures)

5. Microwave Weaponry

Russia’s arsenal has some seriously futuristic weapons in it, but microwave weaponry might just be the craziest of the lot. Microwave weaponry is useful in disabling electronic components of enemy weapons, and is yet another way Russia is pushing its electronic warfare systems further into unexplored territory. The weapon, dubbed the “microwave gun,” can be fitted onto the BUK missile system, and is reportedly capable of shooting down enemy missiles and drones. There is no actual projectile being fired in this case.

The weapon merely emits a radiation burst, which make missiles and drones drop like rocks from the sky, as their guidance and electronic systems are rendered inoperable. Its range is 6 miles, and it was first demonstrated in 2015. Its main purpose would be to enforce a defensive perimeter around an area, as it is capable of hitting targets in a 360-degree periphery. Not much is known about this weapon, and it’s definitely one of Russia’s top-secret weapons programs.