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Taiwan Fires Torpedo from Narwhal Sub, Validates System

5/8/2026

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Taiwan’s Narwhal submarine fired a torpedo on May 6, confirming its detection, tracking and fire-control systems work.
The boat carries a Lockheed Martin combat system, U.S.-made Mark 48 torpedoes and costs T$49.36 billion ($1.57 billion).
Taiwan aims to have at least two Narwhal submarines operational by 2027, may add missiles later, and plans up to eight vessels despite the program’s delay past the 2024 delivery target.

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Taiwan’s Narwhal submarine fired a torpedo on May 6, confirming its detection, tracking and fire-control systems work.
The boat carries a Lockheed Martin combat system, U.S.-made Mark 48 torpedoes and costs T$49.36 billion ($1.57 billion).
Taiwan aims to have at least two Narwhal submarines operational by 2027, may add missiles later, and plans up to eight vessels despite the program’s delay past the 2024 delivery target.