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Kraken x Capewell
Kraken Technology Group's Jul 8 2026 release says Kraken and Capewell, supported by the Royal Navy under Project Beehive, completed extracted-load airdrops of a K3 Scout USV from an A400M at 1,300 feet into waters up to Sea State 4 using Capewell's UMCADS and a new IN-Release mechanism, with Capewell citing four live airdrops in six working days. Treat trial details as company-stated.
development · Concluded · operating
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- development
- Status
- Concludedoperating
- Announced
- 2026-07-014 months ago
- Active for
- 4 months
Who’s involved
British defense technology company developing uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous maritime platforms for naval and security applications. Founded by Mal Crease in 2020, Kraken builds a line of dual-use autonomous boats — the K3 Scout, K4 Manta, and K5 Kraken — that can be configured for surveillance, logistics, anti-submarine warfare, and precision strike missions. Raised $175M Series B at $1B valuation in July 2026, achieving unicorn status. The company builds through manufacturing partnerships with [Rheinmetall](/companies/rheinmetall), [Anduril](/companies/anduril-industries), and Inocea's Davie Shipbuilding rather than operating its own shipyards.
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- Capewell · co developer
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