{
  "id": 15055131,
  "title": "(LEAD) N. Korea conducts underwater test of new precision-guided torpedo using AI : KCNA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/lead-n-korea-conducts-underwater-test-of-new-precision-guided-torpedo",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-16T22:10:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261017000751315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea conducted an underwater test of a new precision-guided torpedo weapon system on Thursday, marking a significant advancement in the country's naval capabilities, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The test, which used artificial intelligence (AI) technology for target detection and guidance, served as a successful demonstration, the KCNA reported, highlighting a major change in the development of North Korea's Navy. Key defense officials overseeing the test considered it a great success, anticipating a significant transformation in the Navy's operations. AI played a crucial role in the torpedo's target detection and guidance function, as confirmed by the test. Over the past five years, more than 180 rounds of related tests have been conducted, showcasing North Korea's commitment to enhancing its naval capabilities through weapon tests. Recently, Pyongyang launched two strategic cruise missiles from a presumed 3,000-ton submarine in the East Sea and commissioned the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon and Kang Kon destroyers in the West Sea and the East Sea, respectively.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Saturday it has conducted an underwa...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Zam-2.0: North Korea tests high-speed AI-guided torpedo; what we know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/zam-2-0-north-korea-tests-high-speed-ai-guided-torpedo-what-we-know",
        "published": "2026-10-16T23:09:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "North Korea tests AI-assisted torpedo system – Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/north-korea-tests-ai-assisted-torpedo-system-report",
        "published": "2026-10-16T23:22:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "North Korea says it tested new torpedo with AI tech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/north-korea-says-it-tested-new-torpedo-with-ai-tech",
        "published": "2026-10-16T23:37:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "N. Korea tests AI-assisted torpedo system: KCNA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/n-korea-tests-ai-assisted-torpedo-system-kcna",
        "published": "2026-10-16T23:58:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "N. Korea conducts underwater test of new precision-guided torpedo using AI : KCNA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/n-korea-conducts-underwater-test-of-new-precision-guided-torpedo",
        "published": "2026-10-17T00:42:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "North Korea advances AI weapons programme with new precision-guided torpedo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/north-korea-advances-ai-weapons-programme-with-new-precision-guided",
        "published": "2026-10-17T00:58:22.000Z"
      }
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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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