US Navy Directed by Congress to Overhaul Torpedo Inventories for Two-War Strategy
The US Congress, via the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), has directed the Secretary of the Navy to conduct a comprehensive review and overhaul of US torpedo inventories and production capabilities. The goal is to ensure sufficient undersea weaponry to support two simultaneous major regional conflicts. The directive mandates establishing inventory floors for all torpedo types (including MK-48 ADCAP and MK-54), assessing industrial base bottlenecks, modernizing testing infrastructure, and formulating a plan to massively increase production capacity. The Navy must report findings within 120 days of the NDAA's enactment, with SECNAV Hung Cao leading the initiative. This effort also encompasses improving torpedo countermeasure resistance and streamlining wartime supply chains.
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