North Korea announced on Saturday that it successfully conducted an underwater test of a newly developed torpedo weapon system on Thursday, marking what state media described as a significant advancement in the country's naval capabilities.
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the test was designed to verify technological upgrades and propulsion efficiency, drawing on data gathered from more than 180 tests over the past five years. Notably, the report highlighted the use of artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance within the high-speed, precision-guided weapon.
The underwater test follows a series of recent military displays by Pyongyang, including reported tests of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles earlier in the week.
As North Korea continues efforts to modernize its naval and missile forces, South Korea has similarly advanced its own defense technologies.
Last week, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung oversaw the nation's first test-firing of a domestically developed hypersonic missile, underscoring an ongoing, competitive push for advanced deterrents across the Korean Peninsula
