Jan 12, 2026 11:47 AM
Electromagnetic Railgun is India’s artillery system, capable of firing a 50-kilogram projectile at Mach 6, reaching distances of up to 200 kilometers, and using electromagnetic force.
India is laying the groundwork for a new kind of long-range artillery — one powered by electricity instead of chemical propellants.
The shift is taking shape at the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), which has confirmed work on an electromagnetic railgun for the Indian Army.
Unlike conventional artillery that uses explosives, the system relies on electromagnetic force, firing projectiles with an electrical surge of roughly 11,000 volts and 2.5 mega-amperes.
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