Torpedoes

(asked on 13th March 2019) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Mk54 torpedo is an insensitive munition.


Answered by
Earl Howe Portrait
Earl Howe
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
This question was answered on 19th March 2019

The Insensitive Munition (IM) signature of the Mark 54 torpedo is subject to International Trade in Arms Regulations restrictions. However, the UK has all necessary plans in place to reduce and manage the Mark 54's exposure to IM threats.

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