North Korea Tests AI-guided Missiles, Kim Jong Un Signals New Military Upgrade | Firstpost Live

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[00:00:00]North Korea has once again raised tensions in the Korean Peninsula. This time with a new round of missile tests that appear to show a major technological upgrade in its weapons program. Under the direct supervision of leader Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang has tested a combination of tactical ballistic missiles, longrange artillery rockets, and most significantly AI guided precision cruise missiles. The announcement was made through North Korea state media, which claimed the tests were designed to assess the performance of newly modernized weapon systems built for what it called modern warfare conditions. According to official reports, the tests were conducted to verify the power of a special mission warhead fitted on tactical ballistic missiles and to check the reliability of longrange multiple launch artillery rockets. They also evaluated the accuracy of new AIG guided cruise missiles.

[00:00:52]Tuesday's launch analyzed and estimated the power of special mission warhead of tactical ballistic missile. The reliability of 240 mm controlled artillery rocket with expanded firing range which employed an ultrarecision autonomous navigation system.

[00:01:10]Now, while North Korea has long been known for developing nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missiles, the latest development suggests the country is now focusing heavily on improving its conventional military capabilities as well. Kim Jong-un said the results confirm that both the weapons and their automated launch systems have been successfully upgraded to improve their effectiveness in real combat.

[00:01:33]Major weapon systems are a clear signal of upgrading of our military force and an event of showing great technical progress.

[00:01:42]The North Korean leader emphasized that the country's military must possess firepower so devastating that any opposing force would have little chance of survival. Pointing to the latest missile trials, Kim said the test proved exactly that.

[00:01:58]It is essential condition for our army's operations to have such destructive power as enough to make any encountering force impossible to survive theoretically apart from fortune.

[00:02:11]>> However, the biggest point of global attention is North Korea's claim that its cruise missiles now use artificial intelligence for target guidance. This is believed to be the first time Pyongyang has publicly referred to incorporating AI into its missile systems. Military analysts say such technology could allow the missile to identify, track, and lock onto targets using real-time data, making it far more accurate and harder to defend against.

[00:02:36]Experts believe this AI capability may involve advanced target recognition software combined with improved digital navigation systems. The cruise missiles tested are reportedly designed to hit targets up to 100 kilometers away. That distance is particularly significant because it places central Soul, the densely populated capital of South Korea, well within striking range from the demilitarized zone that separates the two Koreas. For context, North Korea has increasingly described South Korea as its primary foe and has moved away from past language about eventual reunification.

[00:03:13]Instead, Pyongyang has been openly preparing its military for potential conflict along the border. State media said these AIG guided cruise missiles are expected to be deployed within artillery units stationed near the front line. This means they could become part of North Korea's firstline strike capability in any future escalation.

[00:03:34]South Korea's military confirmed that it detected the launch of multiple projectiles, including at least one ballistic missile. The tests come at a time of heightened regional tensions and growing international concern about North Korea's expanding defense program.

[00:03:48]North Korea is believed to have supplied ballistic missiles and artillery rockets to Russia since late 2023.

[00:03:56]Those weapons have reportedly been used by Moscow in its war in Ukraine. Defense experts say if North Korean-made missiles are being used in active combat, Pyongyang could be gaining valuable information about their performance under real battle conditions. That data could then be used to improve accuracy, reliability, and survivability in future designs.

[00:04:20]In other words, North Korea may be using foreign conflicts to sharpen its own military edge. For now, Kim Jong-un is rapidly expanding his missile inventory, and that could change the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula.

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