Chinese military engineers are working to create an innovative superfast torpedo equipped with artificial intelligence that can radically change the balance of power in underwater warfare. According to a peer—reviewed article published in April 2025 in the journal **Command Control & Simulation**, the technology combines supercavitation — a method that allows torpedoes to move at extreme speeds by creating a gas bubble around the hull - with machine learning algorithms for accurate target recognition.
The development is being carried out jointly by the Department of Armament of the PLA Navy and the Chinese State Shipbuilding Corporation. The AI system, according to the authors, demonstrates unprecedented accuracy: during tests at classified ranges, the torpedo successfully distinguished real submarines from false targets in **92.2% of cases**, even under conditions of intense opposition. This achievement is especially important because traditional torpedoes at high speeds often lose efficiency due to limitations in data processing.
The key advantage of the technology is its ability to analyze acoustic, magnetic and thermal signatures of targets in real time, adapting to tactical changes on the battlefield. Such characteristics make the torpedo extremely dangerous for modern submarines, which rely on jamming systems and false targets to evade attacks.
The implementation of this development can significantly strengthen the Chinese submarine fleet, especially in regions with a high concentration of military forces, such as the South China Sea or the Taiwan Strait. However, experts note that the technology has not yet passed a full test cycle, and its mass production will require time and resources.
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