Our role as an innovation accelerator inside Raytheon allows us to advance holistic systems-level solutions from inception to execution. We thrive in uncharted territory, bringing our expertise and capabilities in support of the U.S. Navy’s MK54 lightweight torpedo program.
The MK54 is the primary Anti-Submarine Warfare weapon used by U.S. Navy surface ships, fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters. Compatible with over 20 launch platforms, it’s capable of tracking, classifying, and attacking underwater targets.
Portsmouth — accelerating advanced undersea systems
Custom‑built labs replicate undersea conditions – crushing pressures, extreme temperatures and complex acoustic environments – in one controlled setting. Teams can rapidly test, tune and validate systems with greater precision reducing the need for at-sea or off-site testing.
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The MK54 provides a high-level sonar source, narrow beams to improve performance in contested environments and reliability as proven during in-water exercises. It has undergone over 25,000 high-fidelity simulation runs at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island.
Increased performance and effectiveness
Under the current MK54 Mod 2 program, Raytheon is developing new propulsion and warhead technology. These enhancements will increase weapon effectiveness against a wide range of targets and provide the U.S. Navy with an incremental jump in weapon performance.
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