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Italian Navys Scire submarine test fires Black Shark Advanced torpedo
2014-02-03 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The Italian Navys second of the Todaro-class (U212) submarines, Scire (S527), has successfully test fired Whitehead Sistemi Subacquei (WASS)-built new Black Shark Advanced (BSA), for the first time, in the La Spezia gulf.
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MU90 torpedo enters operational service with Royal Australian Navy
2013-10-10 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The Thales-built MU90 lightweight torpedo has entered operational service with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), following the completion of its final test firing.
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Lockheed to support US Navys MK 48 heavyweight torpedo programme
2013-09-03 01:00:00| Naval Technology
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a modification to previously awarded contract by the US Navy for the production of MK48 Mod 7 common broadband advanced sonar system (CBASS) functional item replacement (FIR) kits.
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Video feature: The human torpedo - the midget sub of WWII
2013-08-29 01:00:00| Naval Technology
Human torpedoes were the predecessors of modern midget subs, developed during World War II for divers to sneak through harbour defences and affix mines to enemy ships. We take a look at one of these unique vessels, currently under restoration at the
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Australian Navys HMAS Stuart successfully test fires MU90 lightweight torpedo
2013-08-19 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has successfully conducted the first MU90 lightweight torpedo launch test aboard the Anzac-class ship, HMAS Stuart (FFH 153).
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