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Free Malaysia Today
23-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Japan shows off futuristic ‘railgun' at defence expo
Other countries are also developing railgun technology, but Japan's navy claimed a world first by test-firing a railgun on a ship. (Digital Journal pic) MAKUHARI : As Japan's biggest defence exhibition kicked off this week, visitors got a close-up look at a model of its futuristic 'railgun' that its makers hope will be able to shoot down hypersonic missiles. Instead of gunpowder, railgun technology uses electromagnetic energy to fire a projectile along a set of rails at ultra-high velocity. The round will then in theory destroy the target, which could be an enemy ship, drone or incoming ballistic missile, solely with its vast kinetic energy. Other countries, including the US, China, France and Germany, are also developing the technology, but Japan's navy last year claimed a world first by test-firing a railgun on a ship. 'A railgun is a gun of the future that fires bullets with electrical energy, unlike conventional artillery,' an official from the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) within Japan's defence ministry told AFP. 'It is expected that threats that can only be dealt with by railguns will emerge in the future,' said the official, who did not want to be named. The three-day DSEI Japan Conference defence fair, which began yesterday, comes as Japan adopts a more assertive defence policy and looks to sell more military equipment to other countries. In particular, Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Germany's Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) are competing for a major contract to supply the Australian navy with new warships. Winning the multi-billion-dollar Project Sea 3000 contract to supply Australia with Mogami-class frigates would be Japan's largest postwar military export order, according to Japanese media.
Jordan Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Japan shows off futuristic 'railgun' at defence expo
Instead of using gunpowder to shoot an artillery shell, railgun technology uses electromagnetic energy to fire off a projectile along a set of rails at ultra-high velocity (AFP photo) MAKUHARI, Japan — As Japan's biggest defence exhibition kicked off this week, visitors got a close-up look at a model of its futuristic "railgun" that its makers hope will be able to shoot down hypersonic missiles. Instead of gunpowder, railgun technology uses electromagnetic energy to fire a projectile along a set of rails at ultra-high velocity. The round will then in theory destroy the target, which could be an enemy ship, drone or incoming ballistic missile, solely with its vast kinetic energy. Other countries, including the United States, China, France and Germany, are also developing the technology, but Japan's navy in 2023 claimed a world first by test-firing a railgun on a ship. "A railgun is a gun of the future that fires bullets with electrical energy, unlike conventional artillery," an official from the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) within Japan's Ministry of Defence told AFP. "It is expected that threats that can only be dealt with by railguns will emerge in the future," said the official, who did not want to be named. The three-day DSEI Japan Conference defence fair, which began on Wednesday, comes as Japan adopts a more assertive defence policy and looks to sell more military equipment to other countries. In particular, Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Germany's Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) are competing for a major contract to supply the Australian navy with new warships. Winning the multi-billion-dollar Project Sea 3000 contract to supply Australia with Mogami-class frigates would be Japan's largest postwar military export order, according to Japanese media.
Nikkei Asia
22-05-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy eyes trainer jet for possible export
CHIBA -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is working on a next-generation military trainer jet with an eye on overseas sales as other nations begin to take an interest in Japan's efforts to increase defense exports and create a sustainable defense industry. The T-X concept jet was unveiled during DSEI Japan, a three-day defense equipment trade show that started on Wednesday. The two-seater, twin-engine subsonic trainer is being pitched as a successor to the current T-4 jet. The Japanese Ministry of Defense is expected to select the contractor in the coming years.
Reuters
21-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Greek gas supplier DEPA signs deal to build power plant in Larissa
ATHENS, May 21 (Reuters) - Greek gas supplier DEPA Commercial has signed an agreement for a 600 million-euro ($680 million) project to build a gas-fired power plant in Larissa, it said on Wednesday. Cyprus-based company Clavenia, which is owned by an Israeli real estate group, and two Greek companies, energy and telecommunications provider Volton and private equity EUSIF Larissa, will participate in the project. The 792 MW power plant has received all necessary permits and will be built in the industrial area of Larissa, in the central part of the country, DEPA said in the statement It will be built with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries technology. "This is a new natural gas-fired electricity production unit. A unit that will create new jobs, strengthen competition and lead to lower electricity prices for consumers," Greece's Minister for Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou said. Greece has ramped up renewables output from sun and wind for power generation as it aims to shut down all its coal-fired plants by next year. It still, however, relies heavily on gas imports for electricity. ($1 = 0.8820 euros)
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: OQ inks renewable energy pacts worth $2bln
Muscat – Global energy investment group OQ signed 13 renewable energy agreements worth over US$2bn during Oman Sustainability Week 2025 on Monday, marking a significant step in its efforts to support the sultanate's net zero goals for 2050. The agreements, signed by Ashraf bin Hamad al Mamari, CEO of OQ Group, and Najla Zuhair al Jamali, CEO of OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), involve project development partnerships, financing arrangements with local banks and equipment supply contracts to accelerate clean energy projects. 'These agreements mark a strategic advancement in OQ's renewable energy leadership and reflect our unwavering support for Oman's 2050 net zero goals,' Mamari said. 'Recognising clean and sustainable sources as the future of energy, we're collaborating with national and international partners to establish new investment opportunities in clean energy infrastructure.' The deals cover major projects including high-capacity solar and wind installations in Suhar and Duqm, such as the Riyah-1 and Riyah-2 plants and the North Oman Solar Project. These facilities will supply clean power to the national grid and oil and gas production sites under long-term offtake agreements, significantly reducing carbon emissions. As part of its broader decarbonisation strategy, OQ also signed a deal with Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to conduct pre-feasibility studies for carbon capture technologies across its assets in Oman. The partnership will assess the full CO₂ value cha-in, from capture and transport to utilisation and storage, to build commercially viable business cases. The agreements extend to major industrial clients including Jindal, Vale Oman, Oxy and United Solar Polysilicon, ensuring secure renewable power supply as they transition to more sustainable operations. The deals also emphasise industrial localisation, with a focus on boosting in-country value through partnerships like one with Voltamp for local transformer manufacturing, supporting Oman's goal to become a regional clean energy hub. OQAE's Najla said, 'These agreements operationalise our strategy to promote renewable energy and accelerate the transition to a low-emission economy. These partnerships demonstrate international confidence in OQ's capabilities and investment framework as we expand our portfolio of high-quality projects.' © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
