Mk 54 torpedo

Feb- 2024 -

13 February

Arms

210624-N-CT127-0050 SAN DIEGO (June 24, 2021)- Sailors load a Mk 48 advanced capability torpedo onto the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756), June 24. U.S. military forces are present and active in and around the Pacific in support of allies and partners and a free and open Indo-Pacific for more than 75 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

SAIC to Deliver MK 48 Torpedo Test Sets for US Navy

Virginia-based SAIC has secured an $80-million contract to supply MK 48 torpedo test sets for the US Navy.

Dec- 2023 -

11 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Approves $300M Torpedo Sale for German P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

The US has approved the potential sale of Mk-54 lightweight torpedoes to Germany for integration into the country’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

1 December

Arms

Pictured is a Royal Air Force Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft releasing a torpedo for the first time. In a training flight conducted over the Moray Firth a Poseidon (P-8A) aircraft operated by 120 Sqn, RAF Lossiemouth, dropped a recoverable exercise variant of the Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo, simulating an attack on a submarine. The MK 54 is an advanced lightweight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo Which can be used in both deep and shallow waters. It is capable of tracking, classifying, and attacking underwater targets. Five Mark 54’s can be carried in the Poseidon's internal weapons bay. The high-explosive warheads on the live torpedoes pack a devastating punch sufficient to destroy enemy submarines that the Poseidon crew can locate and track using state-of-the-art equipment.

Rojoef Manuel

UK to Equip Poseidon Maritime Aircraft With Enhanced Sting Ray Torpedo

The UK has selected the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo as the next ordnance for the Royal Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Nov- 2022 -

23 November

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Navy Air-Launched Torpedo Achieves Initial Operational Capability

The US Navy’s air-launched torpedo has achieved initial operational capability after completing rigorous trials.

Oct- 2022 -

26 October

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Aerojet Rocketdyne Joins US Navy CRAW Torpedo Development

Raytheon Missiles & Defense has partnered with Aerojet Rocketdyne to develop the US Navy’s latest torpedo system.

Aug- 2022 -

25 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

Boeing to Provide Flying Capability to US Navy Anti-Submarine Torpedoes

Boeing has received a contract to build an anti-submarine weapon accessory that allows torpedoes to fly and attack enemy submarines.

Apr- 2020 -

14 April

Business

Staff Writer With AFP

US approves $63 million sale of Mk 54 torpedoes to India

The US has approved a possible $63 million sale of 16 Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes to India for use on its P-8I aircraft

Aug- 2019 -

28 August

Business

Staff Writer With AFP

US approves $72 million sale of Mk 54 torpedoes to South Korea

The US approved a possible $72 million sale of MK-54 lightweight torpedoes to South Korea for its P-8 Poseidon aircraft

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