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 torpedo. The test is the latest in a run of North Korean weapons launches. It comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, as both Koreas race to develop weapons capable of evading missile defences. The test was part of routine defence research activities aimed at advancing the country’s weapons systems, KCNA said, adding that it demonstrated improvements in propulsion efficiency and the performance of the torpedo’s rocket propulsion system. The latest test came after North Korea said it had te
North Korea tests new AI-equipped torpedo weapon system
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