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General Atomics is in discussions with the U.S. government regarding the integration of a 32 megajoule railgun on Trump-class guided-missile battleships, having resolved initial development issues. The company is seeking clarity on the Navy's requirements for the railgun, which is designed to enhance air and missile defense capabilities.

Concurrently, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi are reinforcing the U.S.-Japan alliance with a focus on defense spending and deterrence strategies.