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  1. 01-01-2021 07:41 #1

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    Default US Navy's New Very Light Weight Torpedo

    The VLWT is capable of being dropped from planes and can attack other torpedoes and also submarines. As such it is both an offensive and defensive weapon. Please see Popular Mechanics article below for picture and story:

    https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/c...150000181.html
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  2. 01-01-2021 08:20 #2

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    If they come up with an ASROC-equivalent launch system, or if it's light enough for a drone, this can seriously add to the task force's defense capability.
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    I trust that they are equipped with a good IFF system.
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    Unlikely. Good waterspace management is the better solution
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    Nice article!
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