Kraken Technology

Kraken Technology Group is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance uncrewed surface vessels for defence and commercial maritime operations. Founded by Mal Crease, a 25-year veteran of the maritime industry with a background in high-performance offshore racing and Formula One engineering, the company develops modular, open-architecture autonomous vessels using composite materials. Key products include the K3 SCOUT reconnaissance USV, K4 MANTA subsurface delivery platform, and K5 KRAKEN precision engagement platform. Kraken secured a £12.3M Royal Navy order for 20 uncrewed surface vessels under Project Beehive and has partnered with NVL, one of the world's premier shipbuilders, to scale manufacturing globally. The company is backed by the NATO Innovation Fund and UK National Security Strategic Investment Fund.