13.02.2026 15:22
The weapon called "discombobulator," which President Trump claimed was used in Venezuela, has become a subject of curiosity. Experts believe that this system is not a revolutionary new weapon, but rather a combination of existing technologies. Some experts think that the "discombobulator" weapon could be a high-powered microwave system. Accordingly, it is estimated that the weapon can incapacitate its target both systematically and biologically without creating a physical explosion.
The weapon named "discombobulator," which U.S. President Donald Trump claims was used in the attack on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, continues to be a topic of discussion.
In an interview with NewsNation, Trump stated that the U.S. military used "military technologies that had never been used before" in the operation against Maduro. Trump reported that a "secret sound weapon" was used in the operation, claiming that "the U.S. has weapons that no one knows about."
TRUMP HAD REVEALED THE NAME OF THE WEAPON: DISCOMBOBULATOR
Later, in an interview with the New York Post, Trump explained that the new weapon he named "discombobulator" played a significant role in the attack on Maduro. Trump stated that this weapon "ensured that the opposing side's equipment did not work."
Noting that discussing this weapon was "forbidden," Trump said, "They had Russian and Chinese-made rockets, but none of them could be launched. We came, they pressed the buttons, but nothing worked."
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt also shared a post on social media after the operation against Maduro, featuring statements from a person in Venezuela.
In Leavitt's post, a security officer claimed that "all radar systems in Venezuela suddenly shut down" and that he perceived "something similar to a very intense sound wave," stating that he felt like his head was going to explode.
The weapon, about which Trump provided very little information and which had not been previously known to the public, has become a subject of curiosity.
AA reporter compiled what is known about the "discombobulator."
IT TARGETED RADAR SYSTEMS IN THE OPERATION AGAINST VENEZUELA
According to U.S. military officials speaking to CNN, the operation against Venezuela began with coordinated attacks aimed at disabling radar, communication networks, and air defense systems across the country. These attacks cleared the airspace for special operations forces to enter the country.
U.S. Air Force General Dan Caine, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that more than 150 aircraft participated in the operation against Venezuela. It was noted that the aircraft included bombers, fighter jets, and intelligence and surveillance platforms.
According to a U.S. official, U.S. forces disabled Venezuela's warning systems and air defense through cyber operations during the operation. At the same time, during the ground operation phase, sound-based acoustic devices were used to disrupt personnel's orientation and perception.
At this stage of the operation, Trump claimed that the secret weapon named "discombobulator" was used.
However, experts believe that this weapon is not a revolutionary new weapon but rather describes a weapon that is a combination of existing technologies.
Experts say that this term refers to a mixture of cyber, electronic, and acoustic military systems rather than a single weapon.
Additionally, experts point out that such systems have already been widely used by the U.S. military for warning purposes.
It is already known that the U.S. has used Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), electronic warfare systems, and cyber weapons like the "Stuxnet" virus to disable systems and equipment.
LRAD and similar systems are used to provide remote warnings and control crowds by emitting loud and directed sound, but they can cause high levels of pain, dizziness, and hearing damage.
Some experts believe that the "discombobulator" weapon could be a high-powered microwave system. Accordingly, it is estimated that the weapon can incapacitate the target both systematically and biologically without creating a physical explosion.
WHAT HAD HAPPENED?
On January 3, at around 2:00 AM local time in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, explosions and aircraft sounds were heard.
After the explosions, the Venezuelan government accused the U.S. of carrying out attacks on civilian and military facilities in various regions of the country.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a large-scale attack had been carried out against President Maduro and that Maduro and his wife had been taken out of the country.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi also stated that a criminal complaint had been filed against Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in the U.S., with charges against Maduro including "drug terrorism, cocaine trafficking, and possession of machine guns and destructive devices against the U.S."
The Venezuelan government called on the international community to condemn the U.S., while some countries criticized the attack, and others supported the U.S. with their statements.