Partners

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Partnerships

Kraken Technology Group is partnered with a number of key companies in the development of its own solutions and platforms. These include industry leaders in the defence and technology industries, renowned naval architects, acclaimed hull and aerodynamics designers and experienced operators. Kraken’s core Management Team were all participants in the World Record breaking collaboration in 2018 with Jaguar Land Rover Group and Williams Advanced Engineering which achieved a new electric powered World Record speed of 88.6mph. Further World Record attempts are now being planned which will continue to push the boundaries of maritime performance and endurance.

tHALES

Thales, one of the world’s most renowned defence companies, partner with Kraken on the integration of a range of sensor and weapons equipment with scalable command and control, communication and networking systems. Specifically the fitment of Thales’s Lightweight Multi-role Missile (LMM Martlet) to the K50 KRAKEN platform. The relationship extends to a number of other areas, including systems integration, maritime powertrain electrification and other maritime platforms.

STELLER SYSTEMS

Steller Systems are the naval architects and marine engineering partners on K50 KRAKEN, and this partnership further enhances delivery of ambitious and innovative product development and manufacturing capabilities, as well as creating robust and rapid routes to production for Steller Systems’ maritime security concepts. The ambition is to accelerate product development from concept stage, through architecture and engineering processes, to prototyping, production readiness and advanced manufacturing.

DILLON AERO

Dillon Aero partner around the integration of their M134D Miniguns on the K50 KRAKEN maritime gunship. 

Currently employed by all branches of the U.S. military and in more than 30 countries, Dillon’s M134D Minigun is one of the most reliable weapons in the world given its capacity, simplicity in loading and ease of maintenance. Designed for speed and accuracy, the M134D is a true force multiplier and ideal for the operational requirements of the K50 KRAKEN.

MSI-DEFENSE SYSTEMS

UK based MSI-DS are a land and naval weapon systems specialist with more than 120 years of experience in the defence industry. Specialising in precision engagement, weapons direction, remote situational awareness and hard kill on a range of host platforms, MSI-DS has developed cross-domain weapons platforms and control systems for naval, land, and littoral environments. 

This partnership specifically focuses on the integration of MSI-Defence Systems Seahawk Compact Weapon Station (CWS30) and LMM launcher (CWSM) into the K50 KRAKEN maritime precision engagement vessel. This will meet fast interception and interdiction requirements of navies, border forces and law-enforcement agencies.