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Why share US torpedoes with the UK?

This joint operation, integrating a US Mk 48 torpedo with a UK uncrewed submarine, highlights deep defence cooperation. Sharing advanced technology boosts interoperability between allies, making their forces more effective together. It also spreads development costs and strengthens the collective defence against shared threats.

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