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Royal Navy deep sea drone fires torpedo for the first time

The 40ft-long Excalibur crew-less vessel launched a US warhead in secret trials, copying the capability of more expensive and much larger manned submarines.

Royal Navy deep sea drone fires torpedo for the first time

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The 40ft-long Excalibur crew-less vessel launched a US warhead in secret trials, copying the capability of more expensive and much larger manned submarines.

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The 40ft-long Excalibur crew-less vessel launched a US warhead in secret trials, copying the capability of more expensive and much larger manned submarines.

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