Sep 15, 2025 12:54 PM
For the first time, Japan’s electromagnetic railgun has struck a real target at sea during testing, a breakthrough that brings the next-generation weapon closer to deployment.
For the first time, Japan’s electromagnetic railgun has struck a real target at sea during testing, a breakthrough that brings the next-generation weapon closer to deployment.
The Ministry of Defense’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) confirmed the trial took place aboard the ship JS Asuka but did not disclose the specific location.
Photos shared by ATLA on X show the railgun firing, with what appears to be a radar array and an electro-optical or infrared camera system mounted on a separate turret.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Japan’s Electromagnetic Railgun Proves Sea-Strike Power in Breakthrough Test
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