What Kraken Technology Group does

Kraken Technology Group is a UK-headquartered maritime defense technology company founded in 2020 that designs, manufactures, and field-services autonomous uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and uncrewed surface-subsurface vehicles (USSVs). The company's product portfolio centers on the K3 SCOUT family (8m to 18.6m variants, up to 55 knots, 650nm range, 30-day endurance, modular payload bay, composite construction), the K4 MANTA surface-subsurface vehicle (50-knot surface transit, 10-30m submerged depth, 100kg payload), the K5 KRAKEN maritime precision engagement gunship, and the K7 SABRE high-speed USV. All platforms share a common modular payload architecture with standardized interfaces and supervised autonomy with human-on-the-loop oversight, integrating third-party stacks from Auterion, Anduril Lattice, and Applied Intuition. The company originated from Vector Racing, a world-championship offshore powerboat team, and the engineering DNA from high-performance marine racing underpins Kraken's speed and endurance specifications.

Name

Kraken Technology Group

Legal name

Kraken Technology Group Ltd

Website

https://krakentechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kraken Technology Group is a UK-based maritime defense company founded in 2020 that designs and manufactures autonomous uncrewed surface vessels and surface-subsurface vehicles — including the K3 Scout, K4 Manta, K5 Kraken, and K7 Sabre — for allied military and security customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Maritime Vessels / Unmanned Naval Platforms

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) & Autonomous Maritime Surface Platforms (IMABAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ), Unmanned Naval Vessels (USV/UUV) (IMAJABAH)

Keywords

• Autonomous maritime vessels
• Unmanned surface vessels
• Naval defense platforms
• Maritime security systems
• Autonomous naval technology

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Defense Hardware Sales: Direct sale of autonomous maritime platforms (K3 SCOUT, K4 MANTA, K5 KRAKEN) to defense customers including NATO allies, US military, and UK Ministry of Defence. Hardware sales include production contracts valued from individual units (£280,000) to large batch orders (£12.3M for 20 units, $49M OTA from USSOCOM).
2. Professional Services: Training, integration, and support services for autonomous maritime systems. Includes operational training for military personnel, system integration with existing infrastructure, and ongoing technical support.
3. Licensing and Manufacturing Partnerships: Licensing agreements enabling international partners (Rheinmetall, Davie, NVL) to manufacture Kraken-designed vessels domestically. Joint venture structures provide production capacity scaling and market access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kraken Technology Group designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance autonomous maritime platforms for defense and security applications. The core offerings are a portfolio of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and uncrewed surface-subsurface vehicles (USSVs) - including the K3 SCOUT, K4 MANTA, K5 KRAKEN, and K7 SABRE - featuring modular payload architecture, stealth design, and autonomous navigation. Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales to government defense customers, supplemented by training, integration, support services, and international licensing/manufacturing partnerships with Rheinmetall, Davie, and Anduril.

Product overview

Kraken Technology Group is a maritime defense technology company that designs and manufactures a portfolio of autonomous uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and uncrewed surface-subsurface vehicles (USSVs). The core product line includes the K3 SCOUT (available in Medium, Heavy, and Max variants from 8m to 18.6m), the K4 MANTA subsurface-capable platform, the K5 KRAKEN precision engagement gunship, and the K7 SABRE high-speed USV. All platforms feature modular payload architectures, autonomous navigation, and composite construction optimized for high-speed operation up to 55 knots. The company operates production facilities in the UK, Germany (via Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH joint venture), and Canada (via Davie partnership), with platforms already deployed with NATO forces including the UK Royal Navy and US Special Operations Command.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K3 SCOUT Low signature, high-performance Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) with modular payload bay, designed for rapid re-role to support maritime awareness, force protection, logistics and precision strike missions. Available in Medium (8m), Heavy (12m), and Max (18.6m) variants with speeds up to 55 knots, 650nm range, 30-day endurance, 600kg payload capacity, and diesel propulsion. Targeted at defense forces, maritime security agencies, and commercial operators.
• K4 MANTA Uncrewed Surface-Subsurface Vehicle (USSV) engineering prototype with stealth teardrop design, capable of both fast surface transit (50 knots) and covert submerged missions at 10m-30m depth. Features autonomous navigation, 100kg payload capacity for sensors, surveillance systems or weapons, 300nm range, and 7-day endurance. Built for special forces and defense operations requiring covert surface-submerged capability.
• K5 KRAKEN Maritime precision engagement gunship platform, 15m length, designed for modular deployment across littoral and coastal operations. Features optional crew capacity, payload flexibility exceeding 1,000 pounds, and integration with Anduril's Lattice autonomy software. Manufactured domestically in the US through the Anduril partnership for US Navy delivery.
• K7 SABRE High-speed unmanned surface vessel for US Navy hybrid fleet applications. Developed through partnership with Anduril for domestic US manufacturing and integration with modular payload systems. Designed for quick-reaction maritime operations with extended endurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55-knot maximum speed enabling rapid response and tactical superiority
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Davie ShipbuildingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken's autonomous maritime solutions. Leverages Davie's five shipyard facilities across Canada, US, and Finland through Inocea group. Aligns with Canada's Build, Partner, Buy policy.
• Anduril IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Partnership to deliver Kraken-designed USVs (K5 KRAKEN and K7 SABRE) to US Navy. Anduril manufactures in US and integrates its Lattice autonomy software. Focus on scalable unmanned surface vessels for hybrid fleet.
• RheinmetallcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH joint venture commenced series production of K3 Scout at Blohm+Voss Hamburg. Initial capacity 200 units/year, scalable to 1,000. Combines Rheinmetall's naval manufacturing scale with Kraken's maritime tech expertise. Rheinmetall acquired NVL (original JV partner) in March 2026.
• NVL GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2025Anglo-German joint venture to develop and produce autonomous surface vessels for military and civilian applications. NVL's Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg serves as primary European manufacturing hub. NVL invested in Kraken and secured options for further funding rounds.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rheinmetall: German defense prime that owns the Blohm+Voss shipyard and is Kraken's joint-venture partner for K3 Scout series production in Hamburg; competes more broadly in naval systems and could internalise USV production if the partnership shifts.
• BAE Systems: Global defense prime operating Maritime and Land UK along with US maritime autonomy programmes; an incumbent competitor for Royal Navy and allied unmanned surface vessel contracts, and a potential prime contractor partner for Kraken subsystems.
• L3Harris Technologies: US defense prime collaborating with Kraken on the K4 MANTA program and fielding its own unmanned maritime and ASW portfolio; comparable as a naval autonomy systems integrator that could either partner with or compete against Kraken for prime-contractor positions.
• Anduril Industries: US defense prime fielding the Dive-LD/XL autonomous underwater vehicles and a USV portfolio integrated with the Lattice autonomy stack; both partner with Kraken for hull manufacturing and compete with Kraken's K4 MANTA / K7 SABRE in autonomy-driven maritime programmes.
• Teledyne Technologies (FLIR/SeaStar Systems): Large defense and marine sensor prime supplying USVs (e.g., SeaRAVEN), unmanned underwater vehicles and integrated C4ISR payloads; competes with Kraken where navies procure integrated unmanned maritime solutions rather than just hulls.

Direct peers

• Saronic Technologies: US-based designer and manufacturer of autonomous surface vessels (Spyglass, Cutlass, Corsair families) for US Navy and allied navies; competes head-to-head with Kraken's K3 SCOUT and K5 KRAKEN in the attritable USV category and is one of the most heavily funded rivals in the segment.
• Saildrone: US company producing wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vessels (Voyager, Surveyor, Warrior) for ISR, hydrography and maritime security; competes with Kraken for the persistent maritime awareness and subsea infrastructure protection use cases.
• Havoc AI: Founded by former SeaHunter engineers, Havoc AI builds autonomous surface vessels for defense and security customers with a strong US Navy focus; directly comparable to Kraken's K3 SCOUT in mission profile and price-performance positioning.

Regional players

• Atlas Elektronik (ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems): German naval electronics and unmanned underwater vehicle manufacturer (SeaFox, ARCIMS); relevant peer for the K4 MANTA USSV line and a regional competitor for European navy unmanned maritime contracts.
• Davie Shipbuilding: Canadian shipbuilder (Inocea group) acting as Kraken's North American manufacturing partner; comparable as a sovereign shipyard offering integration and through-life support for uncrewed maritime platforms for the Royal Canadian Navy and US clients.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors17 records

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M&A

Investments

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