Royal Navy successfully launches US Mk 48 torpedo from uncrewed submersible
The Royal Navy launched a U.S. Mk 48 torpedo from the uncrewed XV Excalibur submersible for the first time. The test advances autonomous undersea strike under AUKUS. It demonstrates armed capability from uncrewed platforms. The milestone expands allied undersea options.
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