General Atomics Brings Up Railguns Again for Air Defence
Despite the pause in the railgun development from the US Navy, General Atomics has continued refinement work on railguns and is offering them for air defence.
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Expo and Air Show
DSEI 2025: Railgun Developments Return to the Scene
General Atomics and Japan’s ATLA have put their concepts of railguns adapted for use as naval guns during the DSEI 2025 defence exhibition held in the Japan.
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Japan’s Electromagnetic Railgun Unveiled at JS Asuka Tests
Japan has installed its experimental electromagnetic railgun on the test ship JS Asuka, marking a toward sea-based deployment of projectile technology.
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BAE Systems Sets Up Facility for HVP Ammunition Production
The new production facility of BAE Systems will have a space reserved for the upcoming multi-role HVP ammunition to be used in various cannons.
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Japan Updates Progress on Improved Type 12 SSM
Japanese MoD has published a photo of what is dubbed an Improved Type 12 surface-launched cruise missile to upgrade its ASuW capabilities.
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Japan Joins Germany and France for Railgun Development
Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) of Japan has joined the French-German consortium to develop railguns.
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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.
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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.
Navy / Maritime
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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.
Global Defence Trend Brief
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