Turkey Launches Project to Replace U.S. made MK46 Lightweight Torpedo Our Bureau 3115
Turkey s Okra Lightweight Torpedo concept: SSB Image
Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) will lead a project develop a lightweight torpedo (LWT) called
Okra to replace the U.S. made MK46 and MK54 LWTs.
Chairperson of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) Ismail Demir on Sunday announced the launching of a 324 millimeter Torpedo Development Project to meet the Turkish navy s needs LWT.
The SSB head said the torpedo will be designed and manufactured by defense contractor Roketsan under the project name,
Orka. Defense giant Aselsan will be a sub-contractor in the project.