{
  "id": 15154062,
  "title": "North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/north-korea-says-it-tested-new-ai-powered-torpedo-system",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-17T07:52:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/north-korea-says-it-tested-new-ai-powered-torpedo-system"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Korea announced on Saturday that it had conducted a test of a new AI-powered torpedo system, according to its KCNA state news agency. The test involved the super-speed, precisely guided Zam-2.0 torpedo system, which the country claimed utilizes artificial intelligence to assist with target detection and guidance. The successful test reportedly confirmed the weapon's propulsion systems. This development follows North Korea's testing of two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday, believed to have been fired from a submarine. These weapons come as part of what appears to be a broader effort to enhance the nation's naval capabilities. North Korea has also carried out several ballistic missile tests in recent weeks as it seeks to expand its arsenal amid increasing tensions with its neighbor, South Korea. In August, US President Donald Trump stated that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un possessed \"57 very powerful nuclear weapons,\" emphasizing the strength of his relationship with the leader. Trump further noted that Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal should \"never\" have been allowed to occur, expressing his intention to meet with Kim later this year, though he provided no specifics on the proposed meeting.",
  "summary": "It comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}