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General Atomics is discussing the integration of railguns on the Trump-class guided-missile battleships with the U.S. government. The battleships are equipped with a 32 megajoule railgun. General Atomics has continued to develop railgun technology, collaborating with other countries.

Issues from initial development have reportedly been resolved. The company is seeking clarity on the Navy's requirements for the railgun's role. General Atomics has indicated that their railgun can support air and missile defense capabilities.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance, focusing on defense spending and deterrence strategies against military threats.