North Korea Tests New AI-Equipped Torpedo, KCNA Says
KCNA said the underwater test showed improved propulsion and AI-guided target detection in a new torpedo system.
- On Thursday, North Korea tested a new high-speed precision-guided torpedo equipped with artificial intelligence, according to state media. Pyongyang described the Zam-2.0 weapon as a major breakthrough for its navy.
- The test verified propulsion technology developed through more than 180 tests over the past five years, the Korean Central News Agency reported. Artificial intelligence was integrated for target detection and guidance.
- Testing involved the Academy of Defence Science, Missile Administration, and Torpedo Weapons Research Bureau, which officials claimed marks a significant step in naval development. State media did not release weapon images.
- The test occurs amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula as both Koreas race to develop advanced weapons. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung oversaw the country's first hypersonic missile test last week.
- Pyongyang continues to pursue modern missile submarines and ballistic systems, test-launching them from various platforms. Recent missile launches signal persistent focus on expanding the North Korean war deterrent.
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North Korea has unveiled a new high-speed torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence to detect and navigate its target, claiming it's a significant achievement in the development of its navy.
North Korea tests new high-precision AI-equipped torpedo: state media
North Korea has test-fired a new high-speed precision-guided torpedo equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, according to state media, in what Pyongyang hailed as a major breakthrough for its navy. The underwater test of the new “Zam-2.0” torpedo took place on Thursday, state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Saturday without releasing images […]
EADaily, 17 October 2026. The DPRK tested a high-precision undersea torpedo with IE, as reported by CTAC.
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