North Korea tests AI-guided torpedo in latest weapons launch series

North Korea's state media announced Saturday an underwater test of a new AI-guided torpedo, part of its ongoing weapons development campaign.

• North Korea's state news agency KCNA announced Saturday an underwater test of the new AI-guided "Zam-2.0" torpedo conducted Thursday.
• KCNA said artificial intelligence was applied to target detection and guidance functions in the torpedo.
• The agency said the test confirmed the effectiveness of propulsion technology developed through more than 180 trials over five years.
• North Korea also tested two submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles last week, launched toward the Sea of Japan.