Anduril Industries has joined forces with Kraken Technology Group to deliver a new family of compact unmanned surface vessels for the US Navy, aimed at expanding maritime autonomous capabilities. The collaboration centers on scalable, mission-adaptable platforms built for long endurance, flexible payload integration, and efficient mass production. Under the arrangement, Anduril will manufacture Kraken-designed vessels in the United States, including the K5 and K7 models, while also managing lifecycle sustainment, logistics, and support services. The company will further integrate mission systems and its Lattice autonomy software, tailoring each vessel for specific naval tasks. Kraken contributes a portfolio of proven designs emphasizing speed, survivability, and endurance, with earlier trials conducted in the United Kingdom. According to both firms, the program aligns with growing US Navy demand for smaller unmanned craft capable of carrying payloads above 1,000 pounds while remaining at sea for extended missions. Some variants reportedly offer endurance of up to 30 days and ranges near 2,000 kilometers, with advanced configurations extending to approximately 10,000 kilometers. The agreement builds on Kraken’s increasing presence in the US defense market. In 2025, US Special Operations Command awarded the company a $49 million contract to accelerate next-generation uncrewed surface and subsurface prototypes featuring stealthy designs, modular payload bays, and advanced materials. In 2024, Kraken also partnered with BlueHalo to incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning across multiple platforms, including the K3 Scout surface drone, K4 Manta underwater vehicle, and K5 littoral craft. The new partnership reflects accelerating Pentagon interest in autonomous maritime systems for surveillance, logistics, strike support, and distributed fleet operations.
