A Norwegian scientist developed a secret microwave weapon in 2024, testing it on himself in an attempt to disprove the mysterious illness known as Havana syndrome. The experiment led to neurological damage, with symptoms resembling those reported by numerous American spies and diplomats affected by the condition over the past decade.
Havana syndrome, officially termed Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) by the U.S. government, has been a subject of intrigue and concern since its first appearance among U.S. and Canadian diplomatic personnel in Havana, Cuba, in late 2016. According to a report by the National Academies of Sciences published in 2020, the most plausible explanation for the core symptoms involves “directed, pulsed radio frequency energy.” Victims often report experiencing a loud, piercing sound, intense pressure in their heads, severe headaches, nausea, and long-term effects such as fatigue and memory loss.
The Norwegian researcher, whose identity remains undisclosed, aimed to debunk claims that AHI incidents were caused by foreign adversaries utilizing advanced weapons. After testing the microwave device on himself, he began to experience symptoms consistent with those of AHI victims. This development has reignited interest in the phenomenon among U.S. intelligence agencies.
Sources indicate that the Norwegian government informed the CIA about the findings, prompting multiple visits from Pentagon and White House officials in the same year. While the experiment did not conclusively establish that AHI cases result from foreign attacks using similar microwave technology, the implications of the research are significant.
One individual familiar with the experiment noted that the effects experienced by the researcher differed from those in classic AHI cases. Nonetheless, the results have strengthened the argument that pulsed-energy devices, which emit concentrated beams of electromagnetic energy, could pose real health risks and might be under development by the United States’ adversaries.
Retired military surgeon and Air Force general Paul Friedrichs, who served on the White House National Security Council under former President Joe Biden, stated, “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.”
The issue of AHI incidents has been a focus of U.S. administrations, with the Trump administration initially pledging to address it. However, progress has been slow. A review commissioned by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is set to examine the Biden administration’s handling of the matter, although its release has been delayed.
In a related development, the U.S. government recently acquired a foreign-made device that emits pulsed radio waves, which experts suspect could be linked to AHI incidents. Currently under testing by the Department of Defense, this device is reportedly different from the one developed in Norway. Much of the information regarding the Norwegian test remains classified, adding an element of secrecy to an already complex situation.
As the investigation into these incidents continues, the potential implications for national security and the health of those affected remain a pressing concern for officials and experts alike.
