China’s rail gun milestone: guided projectile prototype passes real firing test
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a smart projectile prototype fired from an electromagnetic rail gun that survived extreme G-forces and magnetic interference. This milestone suggests progress in the development of guided hypersonic weaponry.
Why it matters
Advancements in rail gun technology could significantly alter naval warfare capabilities and the effectiveness of long-range precision munitions.
Breakthrough as a delicate silicon shell fitted with a guidance chip is shot from an electromagnetic rail gun, survives and records the ride
Reports on a scientific/military milestone based on published research findings.
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