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Royal Navy successfully launches US Mk 48 torpedo from uncrewed submersible

Defense NewsTuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM

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Royal Navy successfully launches US Mk 48 torpedo from uncrewed submersible
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Last week, the Royal Navy successfully launched a U. -made Mk 48 Heavyweight Torpedo from a British Excalibur uncrewed underwater vehicle.

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War
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United Kingdom
Market relevance
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Why it matters
Conflict reporting clarifies risk, escalation paths, and what civilians and markets are pricing in. Last week, the Royal Navy successfully launched a U. -made Mk 48 Heavyweight Torpedo from a British Excalibur uncrewed underwater vehicle. Conflict can reprice energy, shipping, and defense exposure tied to Royal Navy and War.
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What happened

Last week, the Royal Navy successfully launched a U. -made Mk 48 Heavyweight Torpedo from a British Excalibur uncrewed underwater vehicle.

Why it matters

Conflict reporting clarifies risk, escalation paths, and what civilians and markets are pricing in.

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  1. Defense News published: Royal Navy successfully launches US Mk 48 torpedo from uncrewed submersible

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

Conflict can reprice energy, shipping, and defense exposure tied to Royal Navy and War.

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