At a time when control of Pacific sea lanes is contested, Japan is positioning its hypersonic electromagnetic railgun development as a strategic centerpiece, aiming to deter Chinese naval threats and shift the regional balance of power.
Tokyo’s latest demonstration, shown by state-run ATLA, displays a prototype railgun firing hypersonic rounds at a moving ship. As the projectile surged forward, the deck shuddered slightly under the silent electromagnetic pulse, while nearby crew members steadied themselves, their expressions a mix of awe and anticipation.


Are you talking to me, specifically? 'Cause you’re not being very cool or respectful.
I posted an article, not my opinion on it.
Just wait and see
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Keep dreaming about railguns, it took a substantial amount of meth to make Hitler this delusional. Japanese and Western folks have no such excuse. When push comes to shove, these guns had better be targeting Dongfeng missiles. That’s how wars are fought nowadays.
Wait and see what? What are we even talking about here?
I think he’s going to invade Japan.
Do you seriously think that anybody is going to invade Japan? You’re completely missing my point about the rail guns. They’re not even going to play a part in war with China. Japan knows this