Japan Adds Torpedo-Launched UUV to Its Undersea Defense Arsenal

Japan has bolstered its undersea force by adding a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to its growing fleet for maritime defense assets.

The country’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) highlighted the acquisition on social media, showcasing at least six black, domestically produced UUVs at an undisclosed location.

While the exact model remains unknown, the platform has a reported diameter of 533 millimeters, much like modern heavyweight torpedoes.

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