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  "id": 14098481,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20261013/arms-agency-to-accelerate-development-of-nuclear-powered-subs-ai-driven-combat-systems"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "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 technology. This announcement comes as part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure Seoul's self-sufficiency in defense capabilities amidst ongoing security challenges posed by Washington and North Korea. The agency plans to utilize existing resources to design a nuclear propulsion system and blueprint for constructing nuclear-powered submarines, according to a document presented to lawmakers. Furthermore, DAPA intends to commence the full-scale procurement of autonomous combat systems, such as unmanned surface vessels, small attack drones, and anti-drone networks. These systems will encompass laser-based air defense weaponry and integrated counter-drone solutions for frontline border regions. South Korea remains committed to constructing nuclear-powered attack submarines as part of these military advancements.",
  "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-14095286",
        "published": "2026-10-13T02:27:02.000Z"
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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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