North Korea Tests High-Speed Torpedo for 2027 Deployment
North Korea test-fired a new high-speed torpedo system in the East Sea and plans to deploy the weapon by early 2027.
The Government of North Korea test-fired a new high-speed torpedo system in the East Sea on November 9, 2026. The operation was a joint effort between the Academy of Defense Sciences, the Missile Administration, and the Torpedo Weapon Research Bureau to verify the combat effectiveness of the system.
State media announced on Tuesday that the North Korean Navy intends to deploy the weapon system in early 2027. This development follows an October test of a precision-guided torpedo that utilized artificial intelligence technology. While the government has not released photographs or technical specifications, Kim Jong Un stated the Navy is becoming a full-fledged service equipped with strategic means.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea confirmed they are closely monitoring the development of the torpedo system as North Korea continues to advance its weapons technology.
