Canadian shipbuilder Davie and British company Kraken Technology Group have announced a strategic partnership to produce unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Canada.
According to Naval News, the agreement includes the local manufacturing, integration, and development of Kraken’s autonomous platforms, expanding Canada’s industrial capabilities in the maritime defense sector.
According to the companies, production is expected to begin in the province of Quebec and will initially focus on the K3 Scout, a high-speed USV developed for military and commercial missions.
The K3 Scout is a compact and fast vessel designed to operate autonomously or via remote control. The platform can be equipped with various sensors, surveillance systems, and modular payloads, enabling its use in maritime patrol, intelligence gathering, electronic warfare, and coastal security missions.
Kraken stated that it is already producing vessels from the K3 family at a rapid pace in the United Kingdom and has also expanded production in Germany and the United States through other industrial partnerships.
The initiative comes amid growing global investment in unmanned platforms, driven by lessons learned from recent conflicts and increasing demand for systems that are more affordable and flexible than traditional crewed vessels.
“This collaboration represents a major leap in our evolution as a next-generation maritime industrial leader. The future of maritime security will see crewed and autonomous vessels operating seamlessly across vast distances in the world’s most contested environments,” said Philip Burns-O’Brien, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Davie Shipbuilding.
“This partnership with Davie is a significant opportunity for us to continue expanding our presence in North America. […] Combining innovation with industrial capacity is essential to the future of maritime security, and we look forward to delivering that together with Davie,” added Mal Crease, CEO of Kraken Technology Group.
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