"They Purchased a Backpack Device" | Official Preview

Published on February 24, 2026
Duration: 6:08

This entry details the 'Backpack Device' linked to Havana Syndrome, as discussed on The Shawn Ryan Show. It covers the device's reported purchase by the US government, its technical specifications including size, energy type, and suspected Russian components, and its potential connection to unexplained health incidents affecting US personnel. The information is presented through news reports and insights from guest AJ, a former intelligence officer, highlighting the complexity and ongoing investigation into these phenomena.

Quick Summary

The 'Backpack Device,' linked to Havana Syndrome, is a portable, backpack-sized technology reportedly purchased by the US government for millions of dollars. It allegedly contains Russian components and emits pulsed radio-frequency energy, potentially causing neurological effects. Its acquisition by DHS using Pentagon funds occurred during the final weeks of the Biden administration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Organizational Protection and Lies
  2. 00:20Backpack Device Purchase
  3. 00:33Weaponizing Everyday Objects
  4. 00:48Pentagon Testing Havana Syndrome Device
  5. 01:07Smartphones as Directed Energy Weapons
  6. 01:17Personal Experience of Attack
  7. 01:54Sound Description of Attack
  8. 02:23US Government Device Acquisition
  9. 02:45Physical Sensation and Symptoms
  10. 03:04Device Funding and Origin
  11. 03:16Russian Involvement and Nervous System
  12. 04:20Foreign Government Denials
  13. 04:38Unclassified Meeting Experience
  14. 05:11Adversary and Cover-up
  15. 05:37Call for Re-evaluation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Backpack Device' linked to Havana Syndrome?

The 'Backpack Device' is a portable, backpack-sized piece of technology reportedly purchased by the US government for millions of dollars. It is suspected of emitting pulsed radio-frequency energy and is believed by some sources to be connected to the mysterious ailments known as Havana Syndrome.

Who purchased the 'Backpack Device' and for how much?

Reports indicate the device was purchased by a unit within the Department of Homeland Security, utilizing Pentagon funding. The cost is estimated to be in the millions of dollars, potentially upwards of eight figures.

What are the suspected origins and capabilities of the 'Backpack Device'?

The device is reported to contain Russian components, raising concerns about its origin and potential connection to Russian intelligence. Its primary suspected capability is emitting pulsed radio-frequency energy, which could potentially cause neurological effects.

When was the 'Backpack Device' reportedly purchased by the US government?

While some reports suggest a purchase date in late 2024, other analyses based on context within the video point to a likely purchase in late 2020 or early 2021, during the final days of the Biden administration.

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