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Japan Set to Deploy World’s First Naval Railgun

7/7/2025

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Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force is making waves with the installation of an electromagnetic railgun on the JS Asuka, an experimental vessel. This cutting-edge weapon can launch projectiles at hypersonic speeds and is set for live-fire trials in late July. If successful, Japan will become the first nation to deploy a naval railgun system, marking a significant leap in military technology.

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Story summary

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force is making waves with the installation of an electromagnetic railgun on the JS Asuka, an experimental vessel. This cutting-edge weapon can launch projectiles at hypersonic speeds and is set for live-fire trials in late July. If successful, Japan will become the first nation to deploy a naval railgun system, marking a significant leap in military technology.