Brief
North Korea tests AI‑guided torpedo system named Zam‑2.0
The Korean Central News Agency reported the test verified propulsion after more than 180 trials over five years.
By Felo News Desk · Published
North Korea announced on Saturday that it had successfully tested a new torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance.
What happened
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the weapon, tested on Thursday, is a “super‑speed, precisely guided” torpedo named Zam‑2.0. The agency added that the test confirmed the propulsion system, which has been developed through more than 180 tests over the past five years.
What the reports add
Both the Winnipeg Free Press (citing the Associated Press) and The Independent reported the KCNA statement about the Zam‑2.0 test and its AI capability. The Independent noted that South Korea’s military did not immediately comment on the report, while the Winnipeg Free Press did not include that detail.
What was said
KCNA said the torpedo “uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance” and described it as “super‑speed, precisely guided.” The agency did not define what it meant by artificial intelligence.
How it came about
North Korea has been intensifying naval demonstrations in recent weeks, including its first underwater‑launched missile tests in nearly three years and hypersonic missile tests on Sept. 20 and Oct. 3. Earlier this month, Felo News reported on North Korea’s multiple ballistic missile launches on Oct. 11 (north‑korea‑missile‑launch‑1) and on a hypersonic missile test on Sept. 22 (north‑korea‑hypersonic‑missile‑test). The torpedo test follows that pattern of expanding naval capabilities.
Key facts
- North Korea tested a new AI‑guided torpedo named Zam‑2.0 on Thursday. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- KCNA described the torpedo as “super‑speed, precisely guided.” (independent.co.uk)
- The test verified propulsion systems after more than 180 development tests over five years. (independent.co.uk)
Timeline
- 2026-09-20 — North Korea tested hypersonic missile systems.
- 2026-10-03 — Further hypersonic missile tests conducted.
- 2026-10-11 — Multiple ballistic missiles fired toward eastern waters.
