EuroTorp
| Company type | Consortium |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense |
| Founded | July 1993 |
Area served | Europe |
| Products | MU90 lightweight anti-submarine torpedo and launch systems |
| Owner | Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei S.p.A. (50%), Naval Group (26%), Thales (24%) |
EuroTorp GEIE is a consortium created in July 1993 through collaboration between French and Italian defense firms, aimed at developing the MU90 lightweight anti-submarine torpedo. This partnership was initiated following a memorandum of understanding focused on joint industrial cooperation for a shared lightweight torpedo project.
The ownership distribution of EuroTorp is as follows:
- Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei S.p.A. (WASS): 50%
- Naval Group (previously known as DCNS Group), representing DCNS via DCN/SC/Stz: 26%
- Thales (formerly Thomson-CSF) through Thales Underwater Systems: 24%
EuroTorp's core activities encompass the design, production, and commercialization of the MU90 torpedo along with its launch systems. At its inception, the consortium was also responsible for managing Italy’s remaining stock of A244-S torpedoes, which have since been phased out by both France and Italy. The group offers comprehensive logistical support, guarantees operational compliance, integrates the torpedo systems across multiple platforms, and pursues technological advancements such as "Hard Kill" solutions and submarine-launched MU90 variants.