North Korea says it has carried out a series of weapons tests involving tactical ballistic missiles, multiple-launch rocket systems and AI-assisted precision cruise missiles, according to the state-run KCNA news agency.
The launches were overseen by leader Kim Jong Un and are part of what Pyongyang describes as ongoing efforts to modernise its conventional and tactical military capabilities.
The tests reportedly included evaluations of a “special mission warhead” mounted on tactical ballistic missiles, along with long-range artillery rockets and cruise missiles equipped with automated and AI-supported targeting systems.
KCNA said the systems were assessed for combat effectiveness and accuracy, with Kim stating that the upgrades were designed to better reflect “modern warfare conditions” and improve operational use in battle.
North Korea claimed its cruise missiles, which it says can strike targets at up to around 100 km (62 miles), include precision navigation and AI-based control systems capable of identifying and locking onto targets.
Military analysts cited by South Korean media noted this appears to be the first public reference by North Korea to AI integration in missile guidance systems, though the true level of sophistication remains unverified.
The missiles are expected to be deployed to artillery units near the border with South Korea, with the capital Seoul well within range of the reported strike capability.
Officials in South Korea said they detected multiple projectiles on Tuesday, including a ballistic missile launch.
Analysts from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies and the Korea Institute for National Unification suggested the AI component likely involves upgraded digital targeting and automatic recognition features rather than fully autonomous systems.
North Korea has significantly expanded its missile and nuclear programmes in recent years and has also been supplying ballistic missiles and artillery systems to Russia for use in the conflict against Ukraine, according to international assessments. Analysts say this cooperation may be providing Pyongyang with operational battlefield data to refine its own weapons systems.
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