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In a first, British unmanned sub launches US heavyweight torpedo; why it matters

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What happened

In a groundbreaking test, the Royal Navy's XV Excalibur successfully deployed a US-made Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre in Scotland.

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  • In a groundbreaking test, the Royal Navy's XV Excalibur successfully deployed a US-made Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre in Scotland.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:21:52 UTC.

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