Japan confirms development of electromagnetic railgun
ATLA said in a report that it will spend JPY1 billion (USD9 million) from fiscal year (FY) 2016 to FY 2021 to fund research and efforts to develop an EM railgun weapon system.
“This is the first time ATLA [has released] a promotional video on the internet showing footage of the experimental equipment used for developing the electromagnetic railgun,” an ATLA official told Jane’s on 7 August, adding that Japan is currently working on a prototype.
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