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Ex-CIA Officers Claim Government Covered Up Energy Weapon

3/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ex-CIA officers allege a government cover-up, claiming a directed-energy weapon linked to Havana Syndrome has sat in a military lab for over a year.
The weapon is described as capable of injuring victims.
Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA officer, criticized the government's earlier assessments and said he feels betrayed.
The scientific community remains skeptical because no peer-reviewed studies confirm the weapon's existence among U.S. adversaries.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, U.S. diplomats in Havana began reporting unexplained health issues, later termed Havana Syndrome. Investigations by various agencies, including the State Department and FBI, have failed to identify a definitive cause. This situation echoes historical military secrecy, reminiscent of the Manhattan Project, raising concerns about government transparency and trust in national security, especially after the 2023 intelligence report deemed foreign adversary involvement "very unlikely."

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Story summary

Ex-CIA officers allege a government cover-up, claiming a directed-energy weapon linked to Havana Syndrome has sat in a military lab for over a year.
The weapon is described as capable of injuring victims.
Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA officer, criticized the government's earlier assessments and said he feels betrayed.
The scientific community remains skeptical because no peer-reviewed studies confirm the weapon's existence among U.S. adversaries.

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