A Norwegian scientist has reportedly suffered neurological damage after testing a secret microwave weapon on himself in an attempt to disprove the controversial “Havana syndrome.” This condition has affected numerous American diplomats and spies over the past decade, leading to serious health issues that many believe are linked to foreign adversaries using undisclosed devices.
The researcher constructed the microwave device in 2024, motivated by a desire to investigate the phenomena surrounding Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI). These incidents, first identified among US and Canadian diplomatic personnel in Havana, Cuba, in late 2016, have been characterized by victims experiencing severe headaches, nausea, ear pain, and even long-term cognitive issues.
In a 2020 report, the National Academies of Sciences concluded that “directed, pulsed radio frequency energy” was the most plausible explanation for the symptoms associated with AHI. Victims often reported hearing a loud, penetrating sound or feeling intense pressure in their heads, which can lead to persistent balance problems and memory loss.
After the Norwegian scientist tested the prototype on himself, he began experiencing symptoms similar to those reported by AHI victims. This prompted the Norwegian government to inform the CIA of the findings, leading to at least two visits to Norway by officials from the Pentagon and White House in the same year, as reported by the Washington Post.
Those familiar with the experiment stated that while the researcher experienced issues akin to AHI, it did not conclusively establish that foreign entities were deploying secret weapons similar to the Norwegian prototype. One source noted that the effects experienced by the researcher were different from what is typically seen in classic AHI cases.
Nevertheless, the incident has reignited discussions about the potential for “pulsed-energy devices” to impact human health. Retired military surgeon and Air Force General Paul Friedrichs, who previously managed biological threats on the White House National Security Council, expressed concern over the development of directed-energy weapons. “I think there’s compelling evidence that we should be concerned about the ability to build a directed-energy weapon that can cause a variety of risks to humans,” he stated.
The previous administration under Donald Trump pledged to address the AHI issue, but progress has been limited. A review commissioned by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is expected to focus on the Biden administration’s handling of the situation; however, its release has faced delays.
In a related development, the US government covertly acquired a different foreign-made device that emits pulsed radio waves, which some specialists suspect may be linked to AHI incidents. While the Department of Defense is currently testing this new device, it reportedly does not match the prototype developed in Norway. Much of the research conducted in Norway is classified, leaving many details undisclosed to the public.
As investigations continue, the implications of these findings remain significant, potentially influencing the broader understanding of AHI and the risks associated with directed-energy technologies.
