Anti torpedo system

A method for engaging an incoming torpedo, the method comprising:

• causing firing of a first munition from a first gun barrel into water to engage with the torpedo, the first munition comprising a first explosive charge and a first fuze system;
• causing firing of a second munition from a second gun barrel into the water to engage with the torpedo, the second munition comprising a second explosive charge and a second fuze system;
• and
• co-ordinating the timing of the triggering of the first explosive charge and the second explosive charge to establish a co-ordinated explosive event to neutralize the torpedo.

An anti-torpedo system comprising:

• a combat management system including a sonar system configured to determine the current position and track of a torpedo;
• a plurality of munitions each including an energetic payload, a programmable fuze configured to detonate the payload, an ogive portion, and a water drag reduction element within or on the ogive portion, wherein at least one of the water drag reduction elements causes water at a water entry location of the corresponding munition to change to a more gaseous state;
• an auto-fuze setting system, configured to set initiation time of the programmable fuze of each munition;
• and
• a gun management system configured to aim and fire the munitions, based on the current position and track of the torpedo;
• wherein the auto-fuze setting system and/or gun management system is/are further configured to cause a co-ordinated explosive event that includes detonation of two or more of the munitions, at or within a threshold distance of the torpedo.