BAE Systems has secured a £60 million contract to upgrade the Royal Navy’s Sting Ray torpedo, enhancing it to the Mod 2 variant. The advanced upgrade will introduce new technological features, including expanded deployment options, to bolster the torpedo’s capability and versatility in underwater warfare.
The Sting Ray torpedo, a critical component of the UK’s naval arsenal, is a lightweight anti-submarine warfare weapon used primarily by the Royal Navy’s ships and aircraft. The Mod 2 upgrade will incorporate state-of-the-art technologies, improving the torpedo’s range, targeting precision, and overall effectiveness in various combat scenarios.
