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North Korea says AI‑guided Zam‑2.0 torpedo tested underwater
State media reported that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched the Zam‑2.0, a super‑speed torpedo equipped with artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance, in an underwater test on Thursday. The regime said the AI integration was intended to verify technical upgrades to the weapon’s targeting system. Earlier this month, Pyongyang announced an AI‑assisted launch of an intermediate‑range hypersonic missile. The announcements reflect Pyongyang’s emphasis on AI technology in its weapons programs.
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Why it matters
The claim highlights Pyongyang’s focus on incorporating artificial intelligence into its armaments.
How this story developed
- Oct 8 South Korea conducts maiden flight of home-grown hypersonic missile, boosting deterrence
- Oct 14 North Korea announced it fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the East Sea on Thursday.
- Oct 15 KCNA issued an English statement describing the launch.
- Oct 15 North Korea announced an AI‑assisted intermediate‑range hypersonic missile launch.
- Oct 16 North Korea said it carried out an underwater test of a new AI-assisted precision torpedo named Zam-2.0.
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