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South Korea's Navy completed its first underwater mine clearance exercise using AI and unmanned vessels off Busan on July 27. The drill marks a major step in building a smart naval force and reducing risks to personnel. The Navy plans further testing before official deployment.
North Korea commissioned a new 5,000-ton destroyer, with leader Kim Jong Un calling for building two major warships each year under a five-year defense plan through 2030. State media KCNA reported the move as part of naval modernization. South Korea has not yet responded.
Iranian naval forces fired warning shots at two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman, forcing them to change course and leave the area. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Iran viewing US naval presence as provocative.
Iran's IRGC navy carried out retaliatory strikes on US warships in the Persian Gulf shortly after a ceasefire took effect. Iran claimed the attacks were a response to US violations, while the US reported no casualties and called for restraint. The incident underscores fragile truce implementation and risks of further escalation.
