North Korea announced Saturday it successfully tested a new, AI-assisted precision-guided torpedo system, the “Zam-2.0,” to enhance its underwater strike capabilities. State media, the Korean Central News Agency, reported the test confirmed technical updates, specifically in target detection and guidance through the application of artificial intelligence. This development follows recent cruise missile tests and comes amid heightened tensions with Seoul stemming from a border landmine incident. Analysts suggest North Korea’s rapid advancements in missile and weapons technology may be supported by assistance from Russia, in exchange for troop contributions to the war in Ukraine. The country previously announced an AI-assisted hypersonic missile launch earlier this month, highlighting a growing focus on autonomous weapon systems. Experts believe AI integration could allow the torpedoes to differentiate between real and decoy targets, potentially overcoming current defense strategies employed by South Korea and the United States.