Lightweight Torpedo Upgrade

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

To upgrade the Canadian MK 46 Mod 5A (Shallow Water) Lightweight Torpedo to improve fleet survivability against evolving near and medium-term underwater threats.

Requirements

The upgraded Lightweight Torpedo shall be capable of unrestricted employment in oceanic, shelf and littoral maritime environments, in water temperatures and salinity worldwide (across the range of polar, temperate and equatorial latitudes) as well in various sea states and water depths. The upgraded Lightweight Torpedo shall deliver effective performance in northern and Arctic waters, where the presence of sea ice, either in pack or broken form, is routinely expected. It shall be capable of attacking and destroying submarine contacts operating at the ice-edge. The upgraded Lightweight Torpedo shall be able to operate effectively and with relative impunity in an operational environment characterized by the presence of modern Self Protective Measures.

Funding Range

$500 million to $1 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2024/2025

Final Delivery

2029/2030

Defence Capability Areas

• Missiles, Rockets, Ammunition & Other Munitions
• Sea
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Ammunition, Ordnance, Specialized Munitions
• Propellants and Explosives
• Target Acquisition Systems
• Weapons Systems
• In Service Support
• Propulsion Systems and components
• Fire Control
• Sonar and Acoustic Systems
• Training Services

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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