Indonesia conducts first torpedo test from KSOT autonomous submarine

Indonesia Successfully Tests Indigenous Autonomous Submarine Prototype in Surabaya

Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia successfully conducted a torpedo firing test of its autonomous submarine prototype, the KSOT (Kapal Selam Otomatis Tanpa Awak), on October 30 in Surabaya, East Java. The event marks a significant step in Indonesia’s efforts… The post Indonesia Successfully Tests Indigenous Autonomous Submarine Prototype in Surabaya appeared first on The Asia Live.

Indonesia conducts first torpedo test from KSOT autonomous submarine

On October 30, Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia conducted a torpedo firing test of its autonomous submarine prototype, known domestically as KSOT (Kapal Selam Otomatis Tanpa Awak), in Surabaya, East Java. By 2026, 30 KSOT units are targeted to enter service under the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) Submarine Operations Command. The test began with a 324 mm lightweight ‘Piranha’ torpedo—reportedly developed by PT PAL—being loaded into…