US Torpedo Test-Fired From UK Sea Drone for First Time: London
The test marks the first torpedo launch from an uncrewed undersea vessel and aims to strengthen defenses against Russian undersea threats.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in New York on Monday for the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday for the first time.
- The meeting faces scrutiny as the UK-US relationship has deteriorated over tariffs and the war in Iran, while Trump has previously dismissed Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'liberal'.
- Britain and the United States last week conducted a historic live firing of a heavyweight torpedo from an uncrewed, underwater drone named Excalibur, hailed as a 'significant breakthrough' for NATO undersea capabilities.
- Burnham will use his 24 hours in the US to advocate for international cooperation on artificial intelligence, a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine, and renewed efforts to end the Middle East conflict.
- The Prime Minister will confirm that Manchester will host the G20 leaders' summit next November, bringing together the world's major economies to address pressing global challenges.
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Britain and the United States last week test-fired a torpedo from an unmanned underwater vehicle for the first time.
Britain has tested a heavy torpedo for the first time by launching it from an underwater drone, The i Paper newspaper writes
Britain has tested a heavy torpedo for the first time by launching it from an underwater drone, The i Paper newspaper writes.As previously reported by the British media, the drone with a displacement of about 19 tons is capable of traveling up...
The two countries used an unmanned submarine vessel to fire a missile. London and Washington want to continue their collaboration with "a new partnership on the AI"The United Kingdom and the United States fired a torpedo for the first time from an unmanned submarine vessel, the British government announced on Monday.This shot took place last week in British waters as part of the Aukus alliance that includes Australia, the United States and the U…
The use of a submarine drone to launch a torpedo in British waters marks a breakthrough in naval technology among three allies.The action reinforces Euro-Atlantic defense, highlighting the lethal capacity of unmanned systems in the face of global threats.
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The Independent (US)Burnham targets Trump reset with new defence and AI pact
Historic undersea torpedo breakthrough unveiled as leaders meet at UN General Assembly
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