The Bamboozler
Electronic Warfare, High-Power Microwaves, and the “Ringing” Reports in Venezuela Following the January 3, 2026 U.S. military operation in Venezuela — widely referred to as Operation Absolute Resolve — reports surfaced describing unusual “ringing” or “whistling” sensations experienced by Venezuelan personnel during the raid. Some online discussions quickly labeled the event a “sonic weapon.” However, a sonic system alone would not explain simultaneous radar failure, communications blackout, and infrastructure disruption. A more plausible explanation involves layered electronic warfare (EW), high-power microwave (HPM) systems, cyber operations — and possibly other non-kinetic technologies operating in combination. Sonic Weapons vs. Electromagnetic Systems Acoustic devices such as the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) are real and publicly documented. These systems project high-intensity sound for crowd control or communication. However, they do not disable radar networks, fry el...