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  "id": 9539672,
  "title": "In a first, British unmanned sub launches US heavyweight torpedo; why it matters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/in-a-first-british-unmanned-sub-launches-us-heavyweight-torpedo-why",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T10:21:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/in-a-first-british-unmanned-submarine-excalibur-launches-us-heavyweight-torpedo-why-it-matters/articleshow/134450661.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In a groundbreaking test, the Royal Navy's XV Excalibur successfully deployed a US-made Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre in Scotland. This innovative trial showcased the smooth integration of American technology with British autonomous vessels. Such advancements promise to revolutionize naval missions, enhancing the safety of crewed submarines through…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}