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…

“I Watched China Panic in Real Time”: Japan’s Railgun Fires at Mach 6 to Obliterate Missile Threats Instantly - Sustainability Times

IN A NUTSHELL Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force has introduced a revolutionary electromagnetic railgun on the test ship JS Asuka, signaling a major advancement in its hypersonic weapons program. The railgun uses electric and magnetic fields to propel projectiles at hypersonic speeds, overcoming past challenges like barrel wear and projectile stability. Unlike laser-based systems, railguns offer all-weather capability and potential over-the-ho…

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.