China Reveals Blueprint for Ultra-Fast 10GW Microwave Weapon Using Superradiance Tech
In a significant leap in electromagnetic warfare research, Chinese military scientists have revealed a new design for a microwave weapon capable of firing 10-gigawatt (GW) power pulses at ultra-high repetition rates — potentially transforming future satellite and space-based combat scenarios.
The weapon, still in development, is based on a phenomenon known as superradiance, first observed by Soviet researchers during the Cold War. This advanced concept allows for exceptionally fast and powerful bursts of microwave energy, far exceeding the limitations seen in current systems.
The findings were published in a peer-reviewed study by the PLA Academy of Military Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Advanced Science and Technology on High Power Microwave, in the Chinese journal Modern Applied Physics (June edition).
The new system can fire bursts of over 10GW, with the first pulse reaching 16.6GW, thanks to an electron beam design that enhances energy efficiency to an astounding 143% conversion rate. This doesn’t break physics laws — instead, it harnesses the coherent, avalanche-like radiation from bunched electron pulses.
