At a time when control of Pacific sea lanes is contested, Japan is positioning its hypersonic electromagnetic railgun development as a strategic centerpiece, aiming to deter Chinese naval threats and shift the regional balance of power.
Tokyo’s latest demonstration, shown by state-run ATLA, displays a prototype railgun firing hypersonic rounds at a moving ship. As the projectile surged forward, the deck shuddered slightly under the silent electromagnetic pulse, while nearby crew members steadied themselves, their expressions a mix of awe and anticipation.
Did I say that or did I say that they're buying dinky little water pistols when they're itching to be struck with an ICBM? Because that seems like a much bigger issue than whether I personally support Japan's remilitarization, which I just framed as a threat to global security. By essentializing Japan's response to what you see as Chinese aggression, you're just doing apologetics for fascism.