The U.S. Navy Is Building 'Super' Torpedoes for Its Nuclear Submarines

[Onkel Neal]

The U.S. Navy Is Building 'Super' Torpedoes for Its Nuclear Submarines

Modifications to the weapon improves the acoustic receiver, replaces the guidance-and-control hardware with updated technology, increases memory, and improves processor throughput to handle the expanded software demands required to improve torpedo performance against evolving threats, according to Navy information on the weapon.

The Mod also provides a significant reduction in torpedo radiated-noise signatures, a Navy statement said.