Australia to acquire new MK-48 torpedoes under $200 million deal with US

Australia has entered a $200 million agreement with the United States (U.S.) to acquire additional quantities of MK-48 heavy weight torpedoes.

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Designed for both anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare, the additional stocks of these torpedoes will deliver a boost to the defensive and offensive capabilities of Australia’s Collins-class submarines, the Australian Government said, adding that the MK-48 will also be used on the country’s future nuclear-powered submarines.