North Korea Tests New Torpedo Weapon System

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Pyongyang, October 17 (Reporter Wang Tianliao) According to a report from the Korean Central News Agency on the 17th, North Korea conducted a live-fire test of the new ultra-high-speed precision-guided torpedo weapon system "Submarine-2.0" on the 15th.

The report stated that the National Defense Science Academy, the Missile Industry Department, and the Underwater Weapons Research Bureau conducted an underwater test launch to verify the technological updates and upgrades of the new torpedo weapon system.

According to the report, the target search and guidance functions of the new ultra-high-speed precision-guided torpedo utilize artificial intelligence technology. (End)

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Conducted a live-fire test of a new high-speed precision-guided torpedo weapon system
Location
Pyongyang
Unit
North Korean Defense Science Academy, Missile Industry Department, and Mine Warfare Research Bureau
Time
October 15
Equipment
high-speed precision-guided torpedo
Summary

North Korea conducted a live-fire test of its new high-speed precision-guided torpedo weapon system, 'Submarine-2.0', on October 15 in Pyongyang. The test was carried out by the North Korean Defense Science Academy, Missile Industry Department, and Mine Warfare Research Bureau to validate technological upgrades. The torpedo's target search and guidance capabilities incorporate artificial intelligence technology.

Key Facts
  • North Korea conducted a live-fire test of the new 'Submarine-2.0' torpedo system on October 15.
  • The test was aimed at verifying technological upgrades of the torpedo system.
  • Artificial intelligence technology was utilized for the target search and guidance functions of the torpedo.