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Japan Advances Railgun Tech to Counter China's Military Threat

9/11/2025

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Japan tested a ship-mounted electromagnetic railgun against a target vessel, advancing military technology.
The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted the test aboard the JS Asuka from June to early July 2025.
This development aims to address China's military capabilities, including anti-ship missiles.
Japan has pursued railgun technology since 2016, using electric pulses for high-speed projectiles.
Future tests are expected as Japan accelerates railgun development in response to China's military growth.

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Story summary

Japan tested a ship-mounted electromagnetic railgun against a target vessel, advancing military technology.
The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted the test aboard the JS Asuka from June to early July 2025.
This development aims to address China's military capabilities, including anti-ship missiles.
Japan has pursued railgun technology since 2016, using electric pulses for high-speed projectiles.
Future tests are expected as Japan accelerates railgun development in response to China's military growth.