The MK54 MOD 2 program represents a significant upgrade to the US Navy’s lightweight torpedo arsenal, enhancing lethality and reliability against modern submarine threats. Northrop Grumman, serving as prime contractor, will deliver an improved warhead and oversee manufacturing and qualification activities under a $233-million agreement. Designed for deployment from ships, aircraft, and helicopters, the torpedo supports tracking and engagement of subsurface targets in complex environments. The program benefits from allied collaboration and recent propulsion system testing milestones achieved by L3Harris. With initial operational testing planned for 2027, the MOD 2 is positioned to play a key role in future ASW operations.
