Why a wonder weapon remains a theory

The torpedo attack and defence cycle supports a broader lesson about military technology. Weapons are often sold to taxpayers and decision-makers as established solutions even though their battlefield value still depends on an opponent's response. Claims that a system is perfect or lacks a counter deserve skepticism. As an illustration, an older weather radar detected the turbulence made by a stealth aircraft rather than a conventional radar return from the aircraft itself. New technology changes the contest, but rarely ends the cycle of detection, protection, and adaptation.