The Ministry of Defense of Japan intends to develop electromagnetic guns capable of protecting from hypersonic missiles. It is reported by Nikkei.
We are talking about “railnotes” capable of dispersed by a gear from the magnetic field to starting speed of 2300 meters per second. It is 600 meters per second above compared to conventional launchers and hypersonic missiles, which makes electromagnetic guns with a fairly effective defense tool.
It is assumed that the development of an electromagnetic cannon will be completed in the second half of the current decade. By 2030, the “Railotrons” should strengthen the current system of the country’s missile defense. When creating them, it is necessary to think about the location of the guides so that the magnetic field inside the installation has become strong and choose a durable metal that easily conducts electricity. Now the rails are not officially applied in any country.
January 5 in the Armed Forces of South Korea reported that the DPRK launched an unidentified projectile towards the Japanese Sea. According to the Coast Guard of Japan, the DPRK launched a ballistic missile. The agency warned fishing vessels about the need to abide care and do not approach the debris.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kisida called regrettable the fact that the DPRK continues to conduct rocket tests. Under the Government of Japan, an emergency headquarters of the launch information was created.