Anduril & Kraken Partner to Scale Unmanned Maritime Fleets

Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group announced a strategic partnership at the Sea-Air-Space Expo to support the United States Navy’s transition to a hybrid fleet.

The agreement positions both companies to rapidly develop and deliver a capable, scalable, and mission-ready unmanned fleet. This collaboration includes the joint development of long-range, high-performance, integrated capabilities to address domestic and international requirements for small, fast quick-reaction vessels, specifically targeting upcoming US Navy programs.

Central to the collaboration is the manufacturing and integration of the K7 SABRE and K5 KRAKEN Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). These platforms will be produced under license in the United States, utilizing a range of modular payload systems designed to provide expanded versatility and interoperability across US forces and NATO partners.

The partnership builds upon Kraken’s expanding presence in the US market, which recently included a $49 million Other Transaction Authority award from USSOCOM alongside various international contract wins. By integrating these small boats and mission payloads, the collaboration aims to enhance existing maritime capabilities and provide a complementary layer to larger autonomous surface vessels and legacy fleets.

Mal Crease, Founder & CEO of Kraken Technology Group, said, “This partnership reflects Kraken’s commitment to supporting global maritime challenges with hardened operational capabilities at a critical point in history. Under this agreement Kraken will deliver low-cost, scalable and modular systems that are both reliable and effective.”

Cory Emmons, General Manager of Surface Dominance at Anduril Industries, commented, “Kraken is known for their proven, battle-tested platforms. This partnership expands Anduril’s family of autonomous surface offerings with small boats carrying mission payloads, adding a complementary capability to larger ASVs and the legacy fleet.”