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  "id": 15106467,
  "title": "N. Korea tests new precision-guided torpedo using AI: KCNA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/n-korea-tests-new-precision-guided-torpedo-using-ai-kcna",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20261017/n-korea-tests-new-precision-guided-torpedo-using-ai-kcna"
  },
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  "account": "North Korea announced on Saturday that it had successfully conducted an underwater test of a high-speed, precision-guided torpedo equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The test, carried out on Thursday, aimed to validate the new weapon's technical upgrades, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The KCNA did not provide further details about the torpedo.\n\nKey national defense officials who participated in the test assessment declared it a resounding success, anticipating a significant transformation in the North Korean Navy's capabilities. The KCNA reported that AI technology was employed in the torpedo's target detection and guidance functions. The test confirmed that the new weapon would enhance propulsion efficiency and the performance of rocket propulsion devices.\n\nOver the past five years, more than 180 rounds of related tests were conducted on this advanced weapon system. Experts noted that the disclosure of this sophisticated torpedo could mark a substantial advancement in North Korea's naval capabilities.",
  "summary": "North Korea said Saturday it has conducted an underwater test of a new high-speed precision-guided torpedo weapon system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology, noting that the test heralds a \"significant\" change in the North's naval capabilities. North Korea test-fired the Zam-2.0 super-speed precision-guided torpedo weapon system Thursday to confirm the successful technical upgrade…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-16T22:10:11.000Z"
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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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/north-korea-says-tested-ai-assisted-torpedo-system",
        "published": "2026-10-17T02:11:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/north-korea-says-tested-ai-assisted-torpedo-system-15131520",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:51:00.000Z"
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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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