Japan unveils railgun that fires seven times faster than speed of sound

Japan’s Destroyers Will Go To Sea With a Railgun (U.S. Navy Doesn’t Have It)

Japan’s efforts to build and develop an electromagnetic railgun, a futuristic weapon that fires projectiles using electricity, appear to have been successful. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) released an image of its state-of-the-art railgun on April 18. It is currently undergoing testing aboard the test ship JS Asuka. The Japanese ship-mounted railgun offers a […] The post Japan’s Destroyers Will Go To Sea With a Railgun (U.S. Navy…

Japan Just Tested a Railgun at Sea Against Hypersonic Missiles and It Could Change Warfare Forever

A new sea trial brings Japan’s electromagnetic railgun closer to frontline readiness.

Chinese hypersonic missiles under threat as new electromagnetic railgun capable of shooting at 2,500m/s unveiled

Japan has unveiled a powerful new weapon that is capable of shooting at 2,500m/s, fast enough to counter Chinese hypersonic missiles.The cutting-edge railgun can also intercept drone swarms and would significantly enhance the Japanese Navy’s air defences.The weapon, which is being developed by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), was recently tested aboard the Maritime Self-Defence Force’s JS Asuka warship. Unlike tradition…

Japan unveils railgun that fires seven times faster than speed of sound

The weapon fires projectiles at 2,500 meters per second.

Japan hits rail gun milestone in race to counter China’s hypersonic development

The Japanese navy could be one of the first in the world to operate the advanced air defence system after recent sea trial.

Japan unveils 5,600mph £56m railgun capable of shooting down hypersonic missiles

Officials say it could be deployed both on ships and on land to protect against a range of modern threats.