Jakarta, ThedailyID — North Korea claimed it successfully tested new AI-guided missiles and artillery rocket systems designed for “modern warfare,” according to state media outlet KCNA.
Leader Kim Jong Un reportedly oversaw the weapons tests personally as the country continued expanding its military modernization program.
KCNA stated that the tests involved nuclear-capable cruise missiles, battlefield ballistic missiles, and upgraded multiple rocket launcher systems equipped with artificial intelligence technology.
North Korean officials claimed the AI systems improved targeting precision, combat efficiency, and operational control during simulated battlefield conditions.
The tests also reflected Pyongyang’s growing focus on integrating advanced technologies into its military capabilities amid rising regional tensions.
According to KCNA, the launches demonstrated the effectiveness of automated command systems and AI-assisted strike coordination.
Kim reportedly praised military scientists and defense workers involved in developing the weapons systems.
Meanwhile, analysts viewed the tests as another step in North Korea’s broader effort to modernize its armed forces and strengthen strategic deterrence capabilities.
Several experts also warned that AI integration in military systems could increase concerns surrounding regional security and arms competition in East Asia.
The development came as tensions between North Korea, South Korea, the United States, and regional allies continued fluctuating over missile activities and nuclear programs.
North Korea has repeatedly conducted missile tests in recent years despite international sanctions and criticism from multiple governments.
Meanwhile, defense analysts continue closely monitoring Pyongyang’s military developments because of their potential impact on regional stability and global security dynamics.
The latest AI-guided weapons announcement also highlighted how artificial intelligence increasingly influences military technology and modern warfare strategies worldwide.
