Indian Navy Examines Air-Launched Rocket Torpedo
Report describes weapon released from aircraft to enter sea and hunt targets.
TLDR
The Times of India posted that the Indian Navy is reportedly examining an air-launched rocket-assisted torpedo. It could be carried by manned aircraft or unmanned platforms. Released from a distance, the system enters the sea before deploying a torpedo to search for underwater targets. A YouTube video titled India Eyes 'Flying Torpedo' discusses how the air-launched weapon could give the Navy an advantage. The proposal remains at the concept stage.
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