Investigation into Electromagnetic Weapon Suspicions in Arabian Sea Maritime Incidents
A comprehensive investigation has been launched by central and international agencies into the suspected deployment of electromagnetic weapons following a recent series of ship incidents in the Arabian Sea. This inquiry comes amid a noticeable increase in cases where ships' electronic navigation systems have inexplicably malfunctioned.
There is growing concern over the potential use of high-power microwave (HPM) or electromagnetic pulse (EMP)-based devices, which possess the capability to incapacitate electronic systems remotely. A particular focus is on Turkey's Alka–DEW, a system developed by defense research agency Roketsan. This portable device, comparable in size to a sports car, emits electromagnetic waves between 2.5 to 5 kilowatts, capable of affecting electronics over a distance of 1,500 to 5,000 meters.
Authorities are closely observing unusual power consumption at various suspected sites in the Arabian Sea to determine if such devices are being utilized. These electromagnetic emissions not only threaten to interfere with GPS and navigational tools but also pose a risk of igniting chemical substances, heightening concerns of intentional sabotage or accidental explosions on cargo ships.
The rising number of incidents has alarmed maritime insurers. The Joint Marine Insurance Committee, based in the United States, has reportedly detected signs indicative of EMP-level activity linked to several shipping accidents in the area.
Emphasizing the global ramifications of these occurrences, a European consortium of marine insurers recently dispatched a team to Kerala to evaluate the situation firsthand. Their involvement highlights the gravity with which the international community is addressing the suspected electromagnetic interference in maritime regions.
As the investigation proceeds, experts are scrutinizing technical data and patterns of disruption to ascertain whether sophisticated electromagnetic technologies are indeed influencing this series of maritime incidents.
