Kraken Technology Group

• K3 Scout
• K4 MANTA
• K5 KRAKEN

• K3 Scout with Voyant GNSS-denied radar-map positioning software

  Evaluation - Tested With - K3 Scout was tested with Voyant software that estimated vessel position from live radar and terrain-reference maps in the Solent.

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• K3 Scout

  Prototype - Mounted - K3 SCOUT carried Saab Giraffe 1X radar in its modular payload bay during prototype sea trials.

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Supply chain relationships

• Auterion

  Inbound - Compute & Control - Kraken integrated Auterion Skynode X into K3 Scout for open-water sea trials

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• Auterion

  Inbound - Compute & Control - Kraken integrated AuterionOS and autonomy applications into K3 Scout for open-water sea trials

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• Shield AI

  Inbound - Software - Shield AI supplies Hivemind mission-autonomy software for Kraken K3 Scout uncrewed surface vessel

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• BlueHalo

  Inbound - Software - BlueHalo supplies AI-backed autonomous mission systems for Kraken K3, K4 and K5 uncrewed maritime platforms

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• Davie

  Outbound - Manufacturing Services - Kraken supplies composite USV designs for manufacture and integration by Davie Autonomous

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• Royal Navy

  Outbound - Oem Builders - The Royal Navy awarded Kraken a contract for 20 uncrewed surface vessels under Project Beehive

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• Anduril Industries

  Outbound - Software - Kraken Technology Group supplies K3 Scout USV design and licensed technology for U.S. K3 Scout manufacture and integration

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• 2026-07-09 - Series B - $175M - Kraken Technology Group raises $175M Series B at $1B valuation

  valuation: $1B - Kraken Technology Group raised a ?130 million Series B round, equivalent to about $175 million, at a $1 billion valuation. - source: krakentechnology.com

• 2025-06-23 - Kraken receives strategic funding from NATO Innovation Fund and NSSIF

  Kraken Technology Group received simultaneous funding commitments from the NATO Innovation Fund, the UK National Security Strategic Investment Fund and Superangel to support USV manufacturing, R&D, international scaling and rapid prototyping. - source: krakentechnology.com

• NATO Innovation Fund - Participant - VC - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2025-06-23 - latest 2026-07-09
• BOKA Capital - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-07-09
• British Business Bank - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-07-09
• Digital Transformation Capital Partners - Lead - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-07-09
• Hakluyt Capital - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-07-09
• HICO - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-07-09
• Inocea Group - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-07-09
• National Security Strategic Investment Fund - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-06-23
• Rheinmetall - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-07-09
• Superangel - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2025-06-23
• Supernova Invest - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-07-09
• Thesiger Capital Group - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-07-09

• Mal Crease - Founder and CEO - Leads Kraken as it scales autonomous maritime platforms for NATO-aligned defence users.

Events

• 2026-10-05 - Demonstration - Kraken and Saab UK sea-test K3 SCOUT with Giraffe 1X radar

  The radar is integrated into K3 SCOUT’s modular payload bay for surveillance and early-warning applications. The companies took the configuration from concept to a working prototype in less than seven months. Both the vessel and radar are manufactured in Fareham, United Kingdom.

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• 2026-10-05 - Demonstration - Kraken K3 Scout hosts Voyant GNSS-denied navigation trial

  The software compares live radar imagery with terrain-reference maps using particle-filter algorithms. The demonstration formed part of a UK Ministry of Defence resilient Position, Navigation and Timing initiative. The announced purpose is to support navigation and asset recovery when satellite positioning is unavailable or denied.

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• 2026-09-28 - Demonstration - Kraken and Shield AI demonstrate Hivemind teaming on two K3 Scouts

  Onboard radar, cameras and AIS data supported cooperative search, detection and classification. The two vessels tracked and escorted a contact before replanning and resuming their search.

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• 2026-07-21 - Company Formation - Davie launches Davie Autonomous in Ontario

  Davie Autonomous is in advanced discussions over several Ontario production locations. The business will integrate mission software and payloads as well as manufacture vessels. Target missions include surveillance, search and rescue, coastal security, infrastructure protection and defence.

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• 2026-07-09 - Funding - Kraken Technology Group raises $175M Series B at $1B valuation

  Kraken Technology Group raised a GBP 130 million Series B round, described by its own feed as $175 million at a $1 billion valuation. Digital Transformation Capital Partners led the round, with participation from British Business Bank, Rheinmetall, NATO Innovation Fund, Inocea Group, HICO, Thesiger Capital Group, BOKA Capital, Supernova Invest and Hakluyt Capital. The capital is tied to continued development of Kraken uncrewed surface vessels and payload capabilities, plus expansion of localized manufacturing facilities.

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• 2026-07-08 - Demonstration - Kraken and Capewell complete first K3 Scout USV airdrop

  Kraken and Capewell deployed K3 Scout on UMCADS via extracted-load airdrop from an A400M at 1,300 feet. The trial included four successful A400M drops into conditions up to Sea State 4. The demonstration adds a rapid-insertion route for force-projection of uncrewed surface vessels.

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• 2026-05-27 - Partnership - Kraken and Davie partner on autonomous-vessel production in Canada

  Davie will provide Canadian capacity to produce, integrate and develop Kraken uncrewed surface vessels. The framework spans Davie-affiliated shipbuilding facilities in Canada, the United States and Finland.

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• 2026-05-15 - Contract Award - Kraken secures $49 million USSOCOM OTA for uncrewed maritime prototypes

  The OTA supports rapid development and prototyping of novel uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel technologies. Kraken says the prototype vessels will use low-observable designs, modular mission payloads and autonomous navigation. The agreement follows Kraken participation in SOCOM innovation cycles with Norwegian and UK government involvement.

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• 2026-04-21 - Partnership - Kraken and Anduril partner on US unmanned maritime manufacturing

  The agreement covers long-range, high-performance integrated capabilities for small fast vessels. Kraken says K7 Sabre and K5 Kraken USVs will be manufactured and integrated under license in the United States. The partnership targets US Navy programmes and NATO partner requirements.

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• 2026-04-20 - Production Milestone - Rheinmetall Kraken begins K3 Scout series production in Hamburg

  Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH will produce K3 Scout at Blohm+Voss in Hamburg. The production setup is initially designed for about 200 units per year and could scale higher depending on orders. K3 Scout is an 8.4 m, individually configurable USV capable of up to 55 knots.

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• 2026-03-11 - Contract Award - Royal Navy awards Kraken GBP 12.3 million Project Beehive USV contract

  The Royal Navy primary announcement is dated 11 March 2026 and confirms a GBP 12.3 million contract for 20 uncrewed boats. Navy Leaders identifies the contracted platform as Kraken K3 Scout and reports delivery across the following 12 months. The USVs are intended for operations, training and development activities by Coastal Forces Squadron and 47 Commando Royal Marines.

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• 2025-08-22 - Partnership - Kraken and NVL form Anglo-German autonomous-vessel JV

  The JV targets scalable uncrewed maritime platforms for military and civilian applications. Manufacturing was anticipated to begin in Q4 2025 at Blohm+Voss in Hamburg. NVL invested in Kraken and secured options to invest in a planned later round.

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• 2025-07-09 - Deployment - Kraken K3 Scout operates in NATO Task Force X Baltic deployment

  K3 Scout USVs operated in NATO Task Force X in the Baltic. The deployment integrated K3 Scout into command systems and delivered live, operator-tasked ISR performance. The event links Kraken platforms to NATO maritime uncrewed-systems experimentation around seabed and maritime-threat awareness.

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• 2025-06-23 - Funding - Kraken receives strategic funding from NATO Innovation Fund and NSSIF

  Kraken identified the NATO Innovation Fund, NSSIF and Superangel as strategic investors. The funding supports manufacturing, R&D, international scaling and rapid prototyping. Kraken listed K3 Scout, K4 Manta and K5 Kraken as its current uncrewed maritime platform range.

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• 2024-05-14 - Partnership - BlueHalo and Kraken partner on autonomous maritime operations

  Continue Reading BlueHalo will integrate its industry-leading autonomous innovations within a range of Kraken vessels, including the K4 MANTA USSV (pictured). K5 KRAKEN will be the definitive built-for-purpose, high-performance littoral gunship, capable of rapid solo or swarmed precision engagement in defense of littoral or afloat assets. Kraken named K3 Scout and K4 MANTA in the integration context.

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Relationships

• Shield AI

  Maritime Autonomy Integration Partner - Shield AI and Kraken Technology Group are integrating and validating Hivemind mission autonomy on K3 Scout uncrewed surface vessels.

• United States Special Operations Command

  Prototype Development Sponsor - USSOCOM awarded Kraken a $49 million OTA to design, develop and deliver prototype uncrewed surface and subsurface vessels.

• Capewell

  Airdrop Systems Partner - Kraken and Capewell demonstrated extracted-load airdrop of K3 Scout from an A400M aircraft.

• Davie

  Canadian Production Partner - Kraken and Davie announced a strategic collaboration for Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken autonomous maritime systems.

• Anduril Industries

  Us Manufacturing Partner - Kraken and Anduril partnered to manufacture and integrate Kraken USVs and modular payload systems under license in the United States.

• Rheinmetall

  Manufacturing Partner - Kraken and Rheinmetall formed Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH to produce K3 Scout unmanned surface vessels at Blohm+Voss in Hamburg.

• BlueHalo

  Autonomous Mission Systems Partner - Kraken and BlueHalo partnered to integrate autonomous mission systems into Kraken maritime platforms.

• Auterion

  Autonomy Software Partner - Kraken and Auterion partnered on integrated autonomy architecture for K3 Scout and K4 MANTA platforms.

• Saab

  Partner - Kraken and Saab UK jointly developed and sea-tested a K3 SCOUT prototype carrying Giraffe 1X radar.

• Kraken secures $49 million USSOCOM OTA for uncrewed maritime prototypes

  2026-05-15 · Order / contract · Kraken Technology Group secured a $49 million USSOCOM Other Transaction Authority agreement to design, develop and deliver prototype uncrewed surface and subsurface vessels for U.S. special operations forces.

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• Royal Navy awards Kraken GBP 12.3 million Project Beehive USV contract

  2026-03-11 · Order / contract · The Royal Navy awarded Kraken Technology Group a GBP 12.3 million Project Beehive contract for 20 uncrewed surface vessels to support Coastal Forces Squadron and 47 Commando operations, training and development activities.

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