https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-s-hunchback-submarine-makes-first-at-sea-appearance-for-missile-testsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-s-hunchback-submarine-makes-first-at-sea-appearance-for-missile-testshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-s-hunchback-submarine-makes-first-at-sea-appearance-for-missile-tests#u140075Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:07:20 +0000North Korea has conducted a series of weapons tests involving its modified Romeo class submarine, known as the Hunchback, alongside tactical ballistic missiles and an artificial intelligence-guided torpedo system. The 3,000-ton submarine reportedly launched two strategic cruise missiles in the East Sea, marking its first at-sea appearance for missile tests and the country's first submarine-launched cruise missile test in nearly three years. State media outlets detailed the multi-faceted weapons evaluations as October launches continue to mount in the region.Why it mattersThe submarine app