China & Russia & North Korea in Panic: The Images Reveals JAPAN's Never-Before-Seen Artillery Weapon

Summary

Highlights

• 🚀 Japan unveils a groundbreaking electromagnetic rail gun that changes the game in modern warfare!
• 🌊 The Japanese Navy tests this futuristic weapon, showcasing its incredible power at sea.
• ⚡ This rail gun can fire projectiles at Mach 6.5, proving Japan's technological prowess.

Key Takeaways

• Japan is dramatically advancing its defense technology with the introduction of electromagnetic rail guns. ⚡
• These weapons eliminate the need for explosives, offering a safer and more potent military option. 🚀
• Japan's strategic military enhancements are in response to growing threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. 🤝

Overview

Chapters

• 00:00 - 00:30: Introduction and Background Context The chapter begins with an introduction to a powerful weapon described as a game-changer due to its ability to cut through steel plates effortlessly, without the use of explosives or gunpowder. The discussion transitions to Japan's geopolitical context, highlighting the pressures from China's actions towards Taiwan and Russia's policies concerning the Kuril Islands, all of which influence Japan's naval strategies in the Sea of Japan.
• 00:30 - 01:00: Japan's Defense Challenges Japan is facing significant defense challenges, particularly from North Korea, which poses a threat not only to Japan but also to South Korea. This has prompted Japan to enhance its self-defense forces. Key areas of improvement include missile systems, naval destroyers, and electromagnetic weapons. Additionally, Japan maintains a land force to bolster its defense capabilities.
• 01:00 - 03:00: Electromagnetic Weapons and Rail Guns Japan, having a substantial military fleet and armor, comprising 200,000 personnel, 1,443 aircraft, 521 tanks, and 159 naval assets, is progressing in the development of electromagnetic weapons. They aim to integrate these advanced technologies into their naval capabilities. Particularly, Japan is focusing on the innovation of electromagnetic rail guns. This chapter delves into the detailed analysis of these strategic advancements and the implications for Japan's military power.
• 03:00 - 06:00: Missile Development and Testing Japan is integrating electromagnetic weapons into its navy, and this chapter evaluates the implications of this move for China, Russia, and North Korea. The information is sourced from a spokesperson of the Japan Procurement Technology and Logistics Agency, as reported by the Specialized Agency Naval News in 2023.
• 06:00 - 09:00: Type 12 Missile Deployment Strategy The chapter discusses the deployment strategy of the Type 12 missile and the advancements in rail gun technology by Japan. It highlights Japan's aim to enhance its defense capabilities swiftly through the use of futuristic electromagnetic rail guns. The Japanese Navy's experimental ship was observed showcasing this technology, indicating significant progress in their strategic defense initiatives.
• 09:00 - 10:00: Conclusion The chapter titled 'Conclusion' discusses an experimental ship belonging to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force that reportedly features an electromagnetic rail gun. Colin Co, a senior researcher at the Singapore Institute for Defense and Strategic Studies, notes that this rail gun is similar in design to a previously disclosed prototype cannon from the Japan Procurement Technology and Logistics Agency. This prototype weighs 8 tons.

China & Russia & North Korea in Panic: The Images Reveals JAPAN's Never-Before-Seen Artillery Weapon Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 [Music] officials call it a gamecher A weapon so powerful it can cut through steel plates like butter without explosives or [Music] gunpowder Japan is an island nation in East Asia surrounded by risk factors China's pressure on Taiwan is pushing Tokyo to take naval measures in the waters of the Sea of Japan While Russia's threatening policies towards the Kurals are not going unnoticed In
• 00:30 - 01:00 other words Tokyo is in a tough struggle against two different risk factors Of course we should also not forget the North Korean wing which is also a thorn in South Korea's side Pyongyang is a different party that may cause difficulties for Tokyo in the future For this reason the Japan's self-defense forces feel compelled to improve themselves in areas such as missile systems navy destroyers and electromagnetic weapons With a land force of around
• 01:00 - 01:30 200,000 1,443 aircraft 521 tanks 159 naval assets including helicopter carriers frigots submarines patrol ships and mine layers Japan has recently become interested in electromagnetic weapons Tokyo has even taken action to transfer such weapons to its naval power Japan is developing electromagnetic rail guns We will now take a closer look at the full details of this stunning news and how
• 01:30 - 02:00 Japan is integrating electromagnetic weapons into its navy We will also assess the implications of this for China Russia and North Korea But before we get started please don't forget to subscribe to our channel turn on notifications and like us to stay uptodate with our content Citing a spokesperson for the Japan Procurement Technology and Logistics Agency the Specialized Agency Naval News reported in 2023 that Japan aims to
• 02:00 - 02:30 achieve early practical use of rail guns to accelerate the strengthening of the country's defense capabilities In recent days the Tokyo Wing seems to have realized this goal An experimental ship of the Japanese Navy was recently spotted cruising with an electromagnetic rail gun a futuristic weapon that fires projectiles using electricity According to photographs taken by a Yokosuka based Japanese ship spotter the JSuka an
• 02:30 - 03:00 experimental ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is believed to be equipped with an electromagnetic rail gun Colin Co a senior researcher at the Singapore Institute for Defense and Strategic Studies explained that the Oscar's alleged rail gun bears some similarities to a prototype cannon previously revealed by the Japan Procurement Technology and Logistics Agency The electromagnetic rail gun prototype which weighs 8 tons and has a
• 03:00 - 03:30 6 m gun barrel is said to be capable of firing projectiles at Mach 6.5 The Oscar was seen leaving the Yokosuka naval base on Thursday Containers placed on the aft deck are likely to support a possible rail gun trial So how does this electromagnetic system that Japan is testing on its naval component work the electromagnetic rail gun has two rails for firing projectiles The electric pulse creates an electromagnetic force
• 03:30 - 04:00 to accelerate the projectile to max 6 or six times the speed of sound The projectile a kinetic energy warhead uses extreme speed to hit its target By using electricity instead of gunpowder the electromagnetic rail gun eliminated the dangers of high explosives on warships and unexloded ordinance on battlefields but could not be used without putting the firing platform in enemy range Brian Clark an analyst at the Hudson Institute
• 04:00 - 04:30 suggested that the barrel life of the electromagnetic rail gun was too short While it needs to be replaced after a dozen or two dozen shots the barrel of a normal gun can be fired about 600 times before it needs to be replaced But without the need to store and transport dangerous explosives the electromagnetic rail gun has the potential to reach targets 20 times farther away than conventional weapons The Japanese wing seems to have taken an important step by
• 04:30 - 05:00 making this system fully operational In the United States the Navy spent more than a decade developing the same technology only to replace it with hypersonic missiles in 2021 Japan's success with electromagnetic systems in a short period of time is quite remarkable In fact it is no wonder that Japan has achieved such successes in critical areas such as missile systems and electromagnetic weapons In fact the island country had already conducted an
• 05:00 - 05:30 unprecedented missile test before the latest electromagnetic system tests Back in February media reports said that Japan had conducted a ballistic missile test due to the dangers posed by China North Korea and Russia At the time Japan's defense ministry announced the development of the Hyperfast gliding missile which is planned to be used in the defense of many of the country's islands and announced that this missile took part in four tests in California
• 05:30 - 06:00 from August to January Photos released by the Japanese military showed that a land-based launcher was used for the tests According to Japanese media the hypersonic gliding missile was equipped with a hypersonic gliding vehicle as a warhead The warhead can evade air and missile defenses by moving at more than five times the speed of sound and maneuvering through the atmosphere The Japanese missile under test had all these features The hypervelocity gliding projectile block one an early mass
• 06:00 - 06:30 production version of the missile tested in the US has a range of about 310 to 621 mi Japanese media reported Media officials also stated that Block 2 a longer range version of the missile is under development It is estimated that the areas of use of this missile tested by Japan will become much clearer in the future In a press release Japan's Ministry of Defense claimed that it plans to complete research on the
• 06:30 - 07:00 hyperfast gliding missile for island defense by fiscal year 2025 The ministry also stated that developments to build long-d distanceance defense capabilities will continue With this move Japan has actually sent an important message of intimidation to countries such as Russia China and North Korea The fact that a ballistic missile will be activated in the event of a defensive attack and that the mass production of this missile will
• 07:00 - 07:30 begin of course will normally worry all these countries According to experts Russia China and North Korea have important interests in the direction of Japan However with its latest ballistic missile test Japan may have dashed the dreams of these three countries to some extent The fact that the missile's range will exceed 600 m and even longer range missiles will exceed this limit points to an incredible development for Japan's own forces Japan's coastal defense
• 07:30 - 08:00 missiles have a limited range of about 125 mi or 200 km But with this latest ballistic missile Japan will more than quadruple its range In addition to the missiles it has developed and tested Japan is also receiving international support in order to push the limits in terms of range The new air-to-air missiles purchased from Norway have a range of more than 300 m or 480 km In
• 08:00 - 08:30 addition Japan aims to introduce missiles with a range of more than 1,600 km These will probably be US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles until Japan can build new missiles on its own These new capabilities will allow Japan to strike targets deep in continental Asia and are intended to make potential aggressors think twice before attacking Japan But the real new strategy emphasizes the development of Japan's indigenous
• 08:30 - 09:00 technology For the first time the share of the national budget devoted to innovation will include technologies essential to the country's defense and strategic competition will be one of the drivers of national investment in research and development The Ministry of Defense will also aim to support greater investment in weapons development both in domestic production and through international consorcia Missile development is likely to remain a priority Japan's defense planners are
• 09:00 - 09:30 seriously considering the ability to fight as a coherent force and sustain operations throughout a crisis or conflict Primary objectives include developing integrated operational planning including a new joint command and investing in force resilience making civilian airports and ports accessible to the Japanese self-defense forces including their newest platforms such as the F35 fighter jet and destroyers will
• 09:30 - 10:00 go a long way to ensure readiness This leap in arming the Japanese self-defense forces is the product of several factors The most obvious being the growing presence of foreign militaries in and around Japan North Korean missiles cross Japan's exclusive economic zone and territory frequently and without warning The Chinese military regularly operates near Japan's waters and airspace And the
• 10:00 - 10:30 territorial dispute between Japan and China over the Senkaku Dawyu Islands in the East China Sea attracts significant coast guard and military attention These apparent threats have been increasing since the end of the Cold War and defense planners have long advocated many of the improvements included in the new plan Another strategic location that Japan feels obliged to defend is Kyushu The Japanese government has announced plans to consider deploying long range
• 10:30 - 11:00 type 12 missiles on the southwestern island of Kyushu This decision was part of Japan's broader efforts to increase its counterstrike capabilities a key component of the country's defense strategy to more effectively respond to emerging threats in the region The primary reasons for this deployment include Japan's growing concern over China's increasing military assertiveness particularly with regard to Taiwan and the ongoing missile and
• 11:00 - 11:30 nuclear threats posed by North Korea These developments have raised concerns about the security of Japan's southwestern islands which are strategically vital due to their proximity to Taiwan and important sealanes The deployment of type 12 longrange missiles to Kyushu aims to strengthen Japan's deterrence capabilities and ensure that it has the means to quickly and effectively strike enemy targets in the event of an emergency or escalation of tensions in
• 11:30 - 12:00 the region The move is also designed to strengthen the security of the country's southwestern Nani Island chain which plays a critical role in Japan's defense strategy against possible regional aggression The deployment is expected to begin at the end of Japan's next fiscal year in March to 2026 The geostrategic implications of the deployment of these missiles should not be underestimated Kyushu located in the
• 12:00 - 12:30 southwestern part of Japan lies within striking distance of both China and North Korea making it a critical point in Japan's defense strategy The island's close proximity to the Nani Islands is vital as they serve as an important buffer zone against potential military threats from China and other regional adversaries Japan's growing security concerns are linked to China's increasing military assertiveness in the East China Sea its frequent incursions
• 12:30 - 13:00 into Japanese airspace and waters and its continued ambitions regarding Taiwan Moreover the North Korean regime continues to test missiles and expand its nuclear arsenal adding a persistent and growing threat to Japan's defense strategy Where Japan's deployed type 12 missiles can be targeted and what their ranges is another matter An upgraded version of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forc's Type 12 anti-hship missile system a critical component of Japan's defense
• 13:00 - 13:30 strategy the long range missiles are capable of destroying all targets within a thousand km Originally designed to defend Japan's coastal areas the Type 12 missile has undergone significant technological advances to extend its range and increase its overall combat effectiveness The original Type 12 system had a range of about 200 km but recent upgrades have increased the missile's range to 1,000 km with future
• 13:30 - 14:00 plans targeting a maximum range of 1,200 km This increased range will enable Japan to target enemy ships and facilities along both the Chinese and North Korean coastlines significantly enhancing its defense and offensive capabilities in the region Beyond its extended range the upgraded Type 12 missile incorporates advanced modifications to reduce its radar cross-section making it less detectable by enemy radar systems and improving its
• 14:00 - 14:30 stealth capabilities This makes the missile much more difficult to intercept and increases its effectiveness in contested environments where radar detection and missile defense systems are common The missile also includes advanced guidance systems that allow for more precise targeting of enemy ships both on the surface and nearshore The combination of extended range improved stealth and increased accuracy makes the Type 12 missile a formidable tool for
• 14:30 - 15:00 Japan's defense forces especially as tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region But where exactly in Kyushu will Japan deploy these incredibly capable Type 12 missiles the planned missile deployment is likely to take place at two key locations in Kyushu These include the GSDF's surfaceto- ship missile regiment garrisons at Yufu in it Prefecture and the city of Kumamoto These locations have been
• 15:00 - 15:30 identified as strategically advantageous providing Japan with coverage of its southwestern approach and critical sea lanes through the East China Sea However Okinawa a southern province closer to mainland China will not be considered as a deployment site due to concerns of rising tensions with Beijing The Beijing government is concerned that placing the missiles in Okinawa could provoke a harsh response from China and further complicate Japan's already delicate
• 15:30 - 16:00 geopolitical position While not directly targeting China the Tokyo wing of the Beijing government's Navy will be able to use the Type 12 missiles to hit anything that passes through the East China Sea If a Chinese warship is spotted sailing the Type 12 missiles will be ready This missile deployment plan reflects Japan's broader strategy to enhance military deterrence and counterstrike capabilities in the face of evolving security threats The Type 12's enhanced combat capabilities will
• 16:00 - 16:30 significantly improve Japan's ability to respond to any aggression or military escalation in the region By deploying these missiles to Kyushu Japan will strengthen the defense of its southwestern islands and ensure that the country can effectively respond to any emerging threat in the Indo-Pacific region The move is part of Japan's larger effort to modernize its defense forces upgrade its military technology and ensure that the country is ready to
• 16:30 - 17:00 face the growing challenges posed by its neighbors It also underscores Japan's commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region by strengthening defense alliances particularly with countries such as the United States With its extended range improved stealth and enhanced targeting capabilities the Type 12 missile system will play an important role in ensuring that Japan's defense forces can effectively deter and if necessary respond to any military attack
• 17:00 - 17:30 near its borders So with this deployment Japan has indeed taken a bold step in the Pacific despite China and North Korea As we can see the Tokyo wing is investing in national defense with all the military power at its disposal sending massive intimidation messages to its rivals The installation of electromagnetic cannons on the Japanese Navy's Assuka is the latest and most concrete example of this behavior In
• 17:30 - 18:00 addition Japan's missile tests and the deployment of long range missiles in Kyushu were the most important current parts of the Tokyo government's self-defense plan Among all these the impact of equipping Assuka with electromagnetic systems is much more curious Japan can scare China in the Pacific with this new system In addition Russia and North Korea may also reshape their strategic decisions considering Japan's recent military moves In short
• 18:00 - 18:30 Japan which is seen as one of the most important allies of the US in East Asia is taking firm steps towards assuming the role of guarantor of the status quo in the region in the future Thank you for watching