by Yona Schnitzer
The Israel Navy has successfully completed field testing for a new long-range submarine torpedo system, deeming it fit for operational use, an IDF spokesperson announced Tuesday.
The Navy has been conducting a series of tests with the new torpedo for several months, including firing the new torpedo at ships simulating enemy vessels.
Following Monday’s completion of testing, the new torpedo is to be integrated into the entirety of the IDF’s submarine fleet.
The new torpedo system has improved accuracy and can be used against targets above and below water dozens of kilometers away, allowing it to be effective at much longer ranges and against a wide variety of targets, the IDF said. Torpedos may also be controlled remotely from within the firing submarine, allowing for maximum control and accuracy.
“[The new torpedoes], along with the stealth abilities of the submarines, embody a combination that grants us naval superiority against any enemy that tries to act from the sea,” said Colonel A, the IDF’s submarine fleet commander, adding “The integration of the system is a significant step in implementing the marine superiority of the IDF.”
