Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have teamed up to support the US Navy with a new range of compact unmanned surface vessels (USVs), designed to deliver flexibility in payload integration, extended endurance, and scalable production capabilities.
Through this agreement, Anduril will handle domestic manufacturing of Kraken’s USV designs—such as the K5 and K7 variants—while overseeing sustainment and support services. It will also integrate mission payloads and deploy its Lattice autonomy software to configure each platform for specific operational roles.
Kraken brings to the partnership a suite of USV designs optimized for speed and endurance, with proven testing in the UK. The initiative aligns with the US Navy’s demand for smaller unmanned systems capable of transporting payloads exceeding 1,000 pounds (454 kg), operating over long durations, and supporting high-volume production.
The vessels are built for extended missions, offering endurance of up to 30 days and baseline ranges of around 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles), which can expand to nearly 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles) in enhanced configurations.
This collaboration further strengthens Kraken’s engagement with US defense programs. In 2025, the company secured a $49 million OTA contract from US Special Operations Command to advance next-generation unmanned surface and subsea prototypes featuring low-signature characteristics, advanced materials, and modular architectures.
Previously, Kraken partnered with BlueHalo to integrate AI and machine learning into multiple platforms, including the K3 Scout surface drone, K4 Manta subsea vehicle, and K5 littoral system, aiming to expand autonomous capabilities across both surface and underwater operations.
