North Korea tests AI-powered Zam-2.0 torpedo

Thairath•International•5d ago

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North Korea successfully tested a new high-speed guided torpedo system utilizing AI for target detection and navigation.

•North Korea tested the Zam-2.0 high-speed guided torpedo on Thursday, October 15.
•The Zam-2.0 torpedo uses AI technology for target detection and navigation.
•North Korea has conducted over 180 weapon tests in the past 5 years.
•The development occurs amid an arms race between North Korea and South Korea.

•North Korea tested the Zam-2.0 high-speed guided torpedo system on Thursday, October 15, to confirm technical improvements.
•North Korea has carried out more than 180 weapon tests over the past 5 years.
•AI technology was integrated into the Zam-2.0 torpedo to increase the efficiency and performance of the rocket-powered propulsion system.
•Professor Im Eul-cheol stated that AI may help torpedoes distinguish real targets from decoys used by South Korea and the United States.
•In early October, North Korea announced the test of a medium-range hypersonic missile using AI to change flight paths at low altitudes.
•In September, Kim Jong Un emphasized the necessity of upgrading AI technology in the country's weapon systems.
•South Korea responded to North Korea's AI hypersonic missile test by testing its own Hypersonic Glide Vehicle.
•Analysts believe North Korea may receive missile and weapon technology assistance from Russia in exchange for sending troops to support the war in Ukraine.

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North Korea(เกาหลีเหนือ)ℹ️

A country that has developed AI-powered torpedoes and hypersonic missiles.

Pyongyang(เปียงยาง)ℹ️

The capital of North Korea and the source of the weapon test reports.

South Korea(เกาหลีใต้)ℹ️

A country engaged in an arms race with North Korea and developer of a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle.

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

A country whose strategic equipment North Korea aims to counter.

Russia(รัสเซีย)ℹ️

A country that analysts believe may provide weapon technology to North Korea in exchange for military support in Ukraine.

Ukraine(ยูเครน)ℹ️

The location of a war where North Korean troops may be sent to provide support.

Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)(สำนักข่าวกลางเกาหลี (KCNA))ℹ️

The state news agency of the Pyongyang government.

Kyungnam University(มหาวิทยาลัยคยองนัม)ℹ️

The university where Professor Im Eul-cheol is a faculty member.

AFP(เอเอฟพี)

The news agency that interviewed Professor Im Eul-cheol.

Im Eul-cheol(อิม อึลชอล)

A professor from Kyungnam University.

Kim Jong Un(คิม จองอึน)ℹ️

The leader of North Korea who emphasized upgrading AI in weapon systems.