
Boeing [BA] said on Nov. 22 its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC) achieved initial operational capability (IOC) status from the Navy. This weapon allows the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to deploy Mk 54 torpedoes from near or below the aircraft’s cruising altitude, allowing deployment from higher altitudes and longer distances. “The initial operational capability milestone marks the readiness of HAAWC for fleet introduction for the Navy and its international partners. We’re excited to deliver greater flexibility…