Electromagnetic Railguns? In this Economy?
The centerpiece of US President Donald Trump’s “Golden Fleet” includes an advanced weapon concept that the military never quite got to work despite 15 years of trying. But if the future is now, a few key companies may stand to benefit.
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Busy times in the world of defense, with US companies getting direct investment from the government or direct criticism from the president. In Iran, days of tumultuous protests have led to on again-off again threats of airstrikes. Venezuela is still reeling from the US capture of its president, his wife and apparently the country’s oil.