Sonic weaponry technology sent to US disaster zone

I found this article which tells of a demonstration of new sonic related equipment which can beam audio communication information for easily a mile in distance or when used in unfriendly mode can be used to transmit certain fequencies at high enough SPL's that can upset the human inner ear causing dizziness and nausea. It seems that some of this new sonic equipment is being sent to The New Orleans disaster zone where communications systems are completely wiped out but also where mass public disorder is also being reported. Which mode will the equipment be used in I wonder? Friendly or Unfriendly?

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