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  "id": 14095286,
  "title": "Arms agency to accelerate development of nuclear-powered subs, AI-driven combat systems",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/arms-agency-to-accelerate-development-of-nuclear-powered-subs-ai-14095286",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20261013/arms-agency-to-accelerate-development-of-nuclear-powered-subs-ai-driven-combat-systems"
  },
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  "account": "The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced plans to expedite the development of nuclear-powered submarines and acquire AI-driven combat systems, including unmanned and counter-drone assets. This announcement came as part of a broader strategy aimed at achieving self-reliant defense capabilities in the event of South Korea regaining operational control of its troops from Washington and addressing evolving military threats from North Korea. The agency will utilize existing organizations and resources to design and construct a nuclear propulsion system, with the goal of entering full-scale production of nuclear-powered submarines. Additionally, DAPA plans to acquire combat unmanned systems such as unmanned surface vessels and small attack drones, as well as deploy anti-drone networks comprising laser air defense weapons and integrated counter-drone systems for frontline border areas. South Korea's push for nuclear-powered attack submarines highlights the nation's commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities in the face of increasing military challenges.",
  "summary": "The arms procurement agency said Tuesday it will speed up the development of nuclear-powered submarines and acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI)-based combat assets, including unmanned and counter-drone systems. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) unveiled the plan in a parliamentary audit, as part of a broader road map to secure core capabilities for \"self-reliant\"…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Arms agency to accelerate development of nuclear-powered subs, AI-driven combat systems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/arms-agency-to-accelerate-development-of-nuclear-powered-subs-ai",
        "published": "2026-10-13T01:44:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Arms agency to accelerate development of nuclear-powered subs, AI-driven combat systems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/arms-agency-to-accelerate-development-of-nuclear-powered-subs-ai-14098481",
        "published": "2026-10-13T02:47:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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