Canada is all set to buy 425 Mark 54 lightweight torpedo conversion kits for its existing Mark 46 torpedo inventory.
150306-N-MV308-115 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 6, 2015) – Lt. j.g Jameson Gay, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, explains components of a MK-54 Recoverable Exercise Torpedo as part of his Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) position before a torpedo exercise (TORPEX) for the squadron’s Advanced Readiness Program (ARP). The hard work and dedication of VP-9 was recently acknowledged when the command was notified that they had earned the 2014 Commander Naval Air Forces, Pacific (CNAP) Battle “E” award, the Navy’s top performance award presented to the commands that achieve the highest standards of performance readiness and efficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Porter/ Released)
The 15-day notification period for the U.S. Congress to block the deal has lapsed, clearing the way for the sale.
Besides the Halifax-class warships, the torpedo will be fitted to the CP-140 and the CH-148.
