_Incident · Regulatory action_

# Chinese-made camera components on K3 Scout USVs found transmitting data to Chinese IP address

Canonical ID: `13ce3780-3098-49be-b9a4-61ffbfc4a31f`

- **Occurred:** 2026-08-09
- **Kind:** `regulatory_action`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Model:** [K3 SCOUT](/models/k3-scout.md) (id: `13a15227-7d42-473f-a777-8e53069a6a08`)
- **Company:** [Kraken Technology Group](/companies/kraken-technology.md)
- **Category:** [Maritime](/maritime)

Cameras aboard Kraken [K3 Scout](/models/k3-scout.md) USVs used by the Royal Marines were found transmitting heartbeat communications to an IP address in China. The cameras contained Chinese-made components sourced via a third party. The MoD removed all internet connectivity from the cameras after discovering the breach during a routine cyber vulnerability assessment. Kraken and the Royal Navy conducted a full audit and stated no sensitive information was shared outside intended channels.

## Sources (1)

1. **The Telegraph** · https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/09/spy-cameras-on-navy-drones-secretly-sent-data-to-china/ · 2026-08-09

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-08-24 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in Chinese-made camera components on K3 Scout USVs found transmitting data to Chinese IP address?

Cameras aboard Kraken K3 Scout USVs used by the Royal Marines were found transmitting heartbeat communications to an IP address in China. The cameras contained Chinese-made components sourced via a third party. The MoD removed all internet connectivity from the cameras after discovering the breach during a routine cyber vulnerability assessment. Kraken and the Royal Navy conducted a full audit and stated no sensitive information was shared outside intended channels.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on August 9, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### What robot was involved in Chinese-made camera components on K3 Scout USVs found transmitting data to Chinese IP address?

K3 SCOUT is the recorded robot involved in this incident.

### Has anyone responded to Chinese-made camera components on K3 Scout USVs found transmitting data to Chinese IP address?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Chinese-made camera components on K3 Scout USVs found transmitting data to Chinese IP address?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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