The U.S. Navy's Railgun Nightmare Has Just Begun

Summary and Key Points: Railgun technology, first conceptualized in World War I, has been pursued by various nations due to its potential for high-velocity, non-explosive projectiles. However, technical challenges, particularly related to power and durability, have stymied progress.

-While the U.S. has recently shelved its railgun projects, China continues to explore this field, recently testing an electromagnetic railgun with artificial intelligence.

-Despite these efforts, achieving...