Proceedings Magazine - December 2011 Vol. 137/12/1,306

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The Railgun Advantage
Issue: Proceedings Magazine - December 2011 Vol. 137/12/1,306
Low-cost adjunct capabilities may be the best boost to U.S. Navy missile systems.

United States naval technology has reached a tipping point. The Navy...

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The Railgun Advantage
Low-cost adjunct capabilities may be the best boost to U.S. Navy missile systems.

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