Yes, anthrax has been weaponized. Anthrax is a highly infectious, deadly bacteria that can cause severe illness and even death in humans and animals. It can be spread through direct contact with the infected animal or human, or through the air in the form of a powder or aerosol.
Anthrax was first used as a weapon in World War I. It was used to infect horses and livestock in the battlefield, causing them to become ill and, in some cases, die. The use of anthrax as a weapon was not widespread, however, and was mostly limited to a few nations.
After World War I, the United States began to develop anthrax as a biological weapon in earnest. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union both developed large stockpiles of anthrax weapons. The United States developed a variety of delivery systems for its anthrax weapons, including bombs, missiles, and artillery shells.
The United States also tested its anthrax weapons on animals, including monkeys and rabbits, to gauge their effectiveness. The tests showed that anthrax was a highly effective weapon, capable of killing or disabling large numbers of people in a short period of time.
Since the end of the Cold War, the use of anthrax as a weapon has largely been abandoned, as the risk of an accidental release is too great. However, it is still possible for anthrax to be used as a weapon, as it is relatively easy to obtain and can be weaponized in a variety of ways. In addition, governments and terrorist groups are still researching ways to use anthrax as a weapon.
