Japan tests ship-mounted railgun against target vessel

japantimes.co.jp

Japan successfully test-fired a ship-mounted electromagnetic railgun against a target vessel, marking a significant advancement in next-generation weapon systems. The Ministry of Defense's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency conducted these tests from June to early July aboard the test ship JS Asuka, with support from the Maritime Self-Defense Force. This successful trial is a crucial step for Japan, potentially making it the first nation to deploy such a weapon system.


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