United States Launches Copperhead-M, First Torpedo In The World Fired By Underwater Drone

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 07/04/2025 at 13:34

Updated on 07/04/2025 at 13:35

O Copperhead-M é um novo tipo de torpedo que pode ser lançado por drones submarinos, sem precisar de submarinos tripulados. Ele é rápido, inteligente e ajuda os EUA a protegerem o mar com mais segurança e menos custos.

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With Copperhead-M, Anduril Revolutionizes Naval Combat by Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Weapons in Uncrewed Vehicles

Anduril Industries, a U.S. military technology company, announced on Sunday (7) the Copperhead-M, the first high-speed torpedo designed to be fired by uncrewed underwater vehicles. The innovation represents a strategic shift in maritime dominance, allowing underwater drones to operate independently in offensive, defensive, and surveillance missions. According to the company, the innovation addresses limitations of Cold War-era armaments, providing an accessible, modern, and scalable solution.

What Is Copperhead-M and Why Is It So Innovative

Copperhead-M is a software-defined torpedo, meaning its parameters can be updated digitally to adapt to different scenarios. Unlike traditional torpedoes, it is lightweight, modular, and designed to be launched by AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles). According to Anduril, it “represents a paradigm shift in naval power,” enabling precision strikes in high-risk environments without exposing human crews.

Two Models for Different Missions: Copperhead-100 and Copperhead-500

The new line includes two versions:

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Integration with Autonomous Vehicles and Mass Attack Potential

The distinguishing feature of Copperhead-M is its integration with Anduril’s own vehicles, such as the Dive-LD and Dive-XL. These underwater drones can carry dozens of small torpedoes or a few larger ones, functioning as mobile underwater launch platforms. The company envisions launching these weapons from aerial drones, extending strategic reach without the need for traditional submarines.

Civil and Military Applications: From Combat to Search and Rescue

Although developed for military purposes, Copperhead can also be used in search and rescue operations, underwater infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring. Thanks to its autonomy, it can operate in dangerous or remote locations, collecting essential data without the presence of human crew members.

The creation of Copperhead-M positions the United States ahead in the race for naval supremacy based on artificial intelligence and automation. In an official statement, Anduril stated that the new systems “provide real-time situational awareness, intelligent guidance, and total control over maritime space.” The company emphasizes that the new generation of armaments will be crucial for “ensuring superiority in future conflicts, with lower costs and greater operational agility.”

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