UK’s uncrewed experimental sub shows it can fire torpedoes

A British uncrewed submarine has test-fired a torpedo for the first time, demonstrating the ability of undersea drones to attack targets as well as perform reconnaissance and surveillance roles. The XV Excalibur, a 12 meter (40 ft) experimental uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), was unveiled last year as the Royal Navy’s first large submarine drone as part of Project CETUS. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the test firing was part of the AUKUS program, a trilateral security partne