The US Navy is soliciting industry input for the Silent Anvil Air-Launched Torpedo, either as a new compact torpedo or a glide-kit added to an existing torpedo, enabling standoff glide delivery from manned or unmanned aircraft. The novelty is extending high-altitude/longer-standoff ASW torpedo delivery (similar to HAAWC) to a wider set of platforms and potentially much higher launch altitudes, improving survivability and flexibility for ASW missions.
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missileside: natofirst seen 2026-08-25
US Navy Silent Anvil air-launched torpedo concept uses glide delivery
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- Defense News · https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/08/25/us-navys-new-anti-submarine-torpedo-will-be-a-glide-weapon/US Navy’s new anti-submarine torpedo will be a glide weapon