# Kraken USV Platform: Kraken Technology Group maritime robot Canonical ID: `1648cbba-f9c4-4944-888e-86deb86dcda2` - **Slug:** kraken-usv - **Form factor:** maritime ([Maritime](/maritime)) - **Maturity stage:** commercial - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 1 ## Deployments - [kraken-k3-scout-royal-navy-beehive-uk](/deployments/kraken-k3-scout-royal-navy-beehive-uk.md) at United Kingdom (id: `01c39fd5-337b-4242-9429-3664ac2c88b0`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Incidents affecting Kraken USV Platform (1) - [K3 Scout drone cameras secretly transmitted heartbeat data to Chinese IP address](/incidents/kraken-k3-camera-china-data-leak.md), 2026-03-01 · Regulatory action _Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents excluded from this view but reachable at their canonical URLs._ ## Common questions ### What is Kraken USV Platform? Family of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for maritime defense and security operations. Includes the K3 Scout (27-foot, air-deployable, 650nm range, 28mph top speed, 600kg payload, 30-day endurance), K4 Manta (18-foot, semi-submersible capable of diving 30+ feet, 220lb payload), and K5 Kraken (36-foot, 50 knots top speed, 1,000nm range, 30-day endurance). A K7 long-range vessel is in development. ### How much does Kraken USV Platform cost? Kraken USV Platform's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Kraken USV Platform from Kraken Technology Group. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is Kraken USV Platform actually deployed in the real world? Yes. Kraken USV Platform is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes Kraken USV Platform? Kraken USV Platform is made by Kraken Technology Group, based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2020. ### Where is Kraken USV Platform deployed? 1 verified deployment of Kraken USV Platform is on the DEPLOY registry, including at United Kingdom. ### Can you buy Kraken USV Platform? Kraken USV Platform is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to Kraken USV Platform? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable maritime robots to Kraken USV Platform include BlackSea Comet USV, Cangqiong CEORION, Havoc USV, Shihang Orca. ### How does Kraken USV Platform compare to BlackSea Comet USV? Kraken USV Platform and BlackSea Comet USV (BlackSea Technologies · 4 deployments) are both maritime robots on the DEPLOY registry. Kraken USV Platform has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is Kraken USV Platform's maturity stage? Kraken USV Platform is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites. ## Sources (3) 1. https://smartmaritimenetwork.com/2026/07/09/uncrewed-vessel-firm-kraken-technology-group-raises-175m/ 2. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-08/former-speedboat-racer-s-startup-is-europe-s-newest-defense-unicorn 3. https://www.tectonic-defense.com/2026/07/09/kraken-raises-175m-at-a-1b-valuation/ ## The verified answers - [How many people have robots killed?](/how-many-people-have-robots-killed.md) - [Robot fatalities on record: every verified fatal event, deduped](/robot-fatalities-on-record.md) - [Robot recalls and safety incidents](/robot-recalls-and-safety-incidents.md) - [Robotaxi safety record: every recall, crash, and investigation](/robotaxi-safety-record.md) - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/1648cbba-f9c4-4944-888e-86deb86dcda2 · canonical URL: /models/kraken-usv_