The MK 48 torpedo is a submarine-fired heavyweight weapon built for modern naval warfare, capable of destroying both surface ships and submarines with advanced acoustic tracking and autonomous guidance. First introduced during the Cold War, the torpedo has evolved through multiple modernization programs that enhanced sonar processing, target acquisition, and resistance to countermeasures. Used by US Navy attack submarines, the MK 48 combines stealthy underwater transit, wire-guided targeting updates, and high-speed terminal attacks to deliver precision strikes in contested maritime environments.
