The sun sets behind power lines and poles in Rosemead,California, on July 9, 2018.

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‘Blackout Warfare’
Report reveals electromagnetic war scenarios

BY: Bill Gertz
January 24, 2019

Several nations, including China and Russia, are building powerful nuclear bombs designed to produce super-electromagnetic pulse (EMP) waves capable of devastating all electronics—from computers to electric grids—for hundreds of miles, according to a newly-released congressional study.

A report by the now-defunct Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from EMP Attack, for the first time reveals details on how nuclear EMP weapons are integrated into the military doctrines of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.

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U.S. Air Force confirms Boeing’s electromagnetic pulse weapon
By Lulu Chang – May 26, 2015

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Electromagnetic bursts damaging power grids and other infrastructure dependent on electronics is a threat from more than just massive solar flares. Hopefully there is treaties being looked at to restrict development of these but it unlikely with current leaders in the countries developing these.