railgun News

Japan Joins Germany and France for Railgun Development
Weapon / Missile

Japan Joins Germany and France for Railgun Development

Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) of Japan has joined the French-German consortium to develop railguns.

Japan Working on Multi-purpose Railgun
Weapon / Missile

Japan Working on Multi-purpose Railgun

Japan has revealed the concept of a multi-purpose railgun projected to be used in Anti-Surface and Anti-Air Warfare missions.

Chinese Navy Tests Electromagnetic Railgun
Weapon / Missile

Chinese Navy Tests Electromagnetic Railgun

The Chinese Navy tested an electromagnetic railgun to launch projectiles at “very high” speed and precision. U.S. Navy had abandoned the project.

US Navy Ends Rail Gun Programme
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

US Navy Ends Rail Gun Programme

The US Navy has ended the railgun project that fires projectiles at up to seven matches using electricity. The Navy’s plans to build an electromagnetic railgun.