North Korea tests advanced underwater torpedo featuring artificial intelligence
North Korea conducted an underwater test of a new torpedo weapon system on Thursday to verify technological upgrades, state news agency KCNA reported on Saturday, describing the test as a success and a significant step in the country’s naval development. The test verified propulsion technology developed through more than 180 tests over the past five years, KCNA said, adding that artificial intelligence was used for target detection and guidance in the new high-speed precision-guided...
North Korea carried out an underwater trial of an upgraded torpedo system incorporating artificial intelligence, state-run news outlet KCNA reported on Saturday.
According to state media, the test took place on Thursday to assess modernised components of the naval weapon. Authorities declared the trial successful, framing it as a notable milestone in advancing the nation's maritime defense capabilities.
The newly evaluated weapon is described as a high-speed, precision-guided torpedo. North Korean officials stated that artificial intelligence technology was integrated into the system to manage target identification and steering. Additionally, the trial aimed to validate propulsion mechanisms that researchers had refined across more than 180 separate tests conducted over the last five years.
The development represents the latest in a recurring series of military trials conducted by Pyongyang. Regional friction remains elevated across the Korean peninsula, where both North and South Korea have been actively expanding their arsenals and pursuing military equipment designed to bypass defensive systems.
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