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General Atomics’ Next-Gen Railgun Is Designed To Blast Missiles Out Of The Sky

The GA-EMS’ new systems can send off a projectile at Mach 6 (4,604 mph), depending on mass and the weapon’s muzzle velocity, keeping pace with cruise missiles.

A growing problem in modern warfare is air defense. While this has been a concern for over a century, technology is progressing faster and faster, resulting in speedier, more lethal missiles. Add to that a concern about taking out enemy drones, and a… [2854 chars]

Source: SlashGear | Published: 2025-11-08T15:00:00Z

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