General Atomics announced development of a new railgun container on 9 March that provides twice the energy density than existing systems. According to the company, High Energy Pulsed Power Container (HEPPC) will reduce the number of pulsed power containers required to launch projectiles or hybrid missiles. Nick Bucci, vice president Missile Defense and Space Systems at GA, stated that next generation HEPPC exceeds the capabilities of other available railgun pulsed power container solutions and will provide greater flexibility for ship and land-based installations.