A torpedo that glides through the air before diving beneath the waves is at the center of the Indian Navy’s latest push to counter distant underwater threats.
The concept involves an air-launched, rocket-assisted torpedo that could be carried by crewed fighter jets or autonomous aircraft.
According to the Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW), the proposed weapon would pair a conventional torpedo with a range-extension kit designed for air launch.
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