One of the main hypotheses is that the system could be a sonic weapon, a technology China has already developed for land and maritime applications. Equipment of this type can produce acoustic waves capable of causing discomfort, disorientation, or temporary incapacitation in people. In this case, instead of directly affecting humans through sound waves, the system would use electromagnetic pulses to overload and disable electronic components. The technology has gained importance amid the growing threat posed by drone swarms, which are capable of overwhelming conventional ship defenses. China has already unveiled land-based systems of this type, and researchers in the country are studying their adaptation for naval applications.