Collins Class Submarine – Heavyweight Torpedo Full Rate Production Decision

Australian Department of Defence, On 22 June 2006, approval was given to proceed to Full Rate Production for the MK 48 Advanced Capability Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System (ADCAP CBASS) Mod 7 heavyweight torpedo. 
 
The torpedo is a product of a joint engineering, development, manufacturing and support project between Australia and the United States and will be the primary weapon aboard both nations