I’M EXPECTING A SHIP-SHATTERING KABOOM: Navy’s Railgun Now Undergoing Tests In New Mexico, Could Deploy On Ship In Northwest.

“The installation of the railgun began earlier this year and required a large effort for the mount, gun, power controls, displays, and functional ties into the range,” Site Manager John Winstead said in an official statement. “The object of the test was essentially a shakedown of the newly-installed mount with accompanying power containers, controls, and a fully functional execution team.”

At least one live-fire test occurred on May 15, 2019, according to the Navy. This involved the firing four rounds for diagnostic and verification purposes.

“Initial estimated test dates were reduced from three to two days due to the success of the firings,” an official news item explained. “The tests were very successful and alleviated the need to have further installation and check-out testing required for verification,” Winstead added.

Impressive. Most impressive.