US Navy Develops Compact Air-launched Torpedo to Broaden Anti-submarine Reach

The US Navy is developing a compact air-launched torpedo system to expand anti-submarine warfare capabilities beyond a small number of existing platforms. The new system aims to provide a lighter, more versatile option for aircraft to engage submarines, reducing reliance on heavier, limited-quantity weapons. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the Navy's undersea warfare readiness in contested environments.