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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 3:11 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
North Korea says it tested AI-guided torpedo
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North Korea said it conducted an underwater test of a new precision-guided torpedo using artificial intelligence. The system uses AI for target detection and guidance, according to the reports. The announcement came days after Pyongyang said it had test-fired two types of cruise missiles from a submarine.
WHO: North Korea
WHAT: North Korea said it conducted an underwater test of a new AI-assisted precision-guided torpedo.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET
WHERE: North Korea
WHY: The test was of a torpedo system that uses AI for target detection and guidance.
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