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North Korea claims successful test of AI-enhanced torpedo system
Pyongyang says it has successfully tested a new underwater weapon equipped with advanced technology as part of efforts to modernize its naval capabilities. The test was conducted on Thursday, according to state media reports released over the weekend.
LSN Singapore ·
North Korea's state news agency KCNA announced Saturday that the country had completed an underwater trial of an upgraded torpedo weapon system, marking what officials described as a significant advancement in the nation's maritime defense capabilities.
The test, carried out Thursday, was designed to validate technological improvements incorporated into the new system, KCNA said. State media characterized the trial as successful, though independent verification of the claims remains unavailable.
The announcement is the latest in a series of weapons tests by Pyongyang, reflecting its ongoing efforts to modernize its military arsenal. Naval development has been identified as a strategic priority for North Korea in recent years.
Regional observers have closely monitored North Korea's weapons development programs, with assessments varying on the maturity and operational readiness of systems the country claims to have developed.