North Korea says it tested the Zam-2.0, a high-speed precision-guided torpedo that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance, on October 15, calling it a major step in naval power. According to KCNA, Pyongyang gave no further technical details. Experts say it may be a supercavitating torpedo, given the claimed rocket thrusters and the 'super-speed' label. A South Korean professor said the test appears aimed at showcasing a weapon that is hard to detect and evade, targeting South Korea's main surface fleet. The report also notes that North Korea fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine on October 14 and has carried out more than 180 related tests over the past five years.
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