UK-US firms to develop submersible stealth drone with 1000kg payload

Published on November 9, 2023

Kraken Technology Group has partnered with L3Harris to enhance its K40 MANTA uncrewed surface-subsurface (USSV) platform, a versatile marine craft designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) roles. The collaboration aims to develop advanced control systems for the K40 MANTA, which can operate autonomously for up to 10 days and is equipped for various maritime missions, including electronic warfare and surveillance. The integration of L3Harris' expertise is seen as a pivotal step towards enhancing the craft's autonomous capabilities, supporting its extended missions, and opening the door for further developments in marine innovation.

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