Rheinmetall Kraken begins K3 Scout series production in Hamburg

Apr 20, 2026 · Production Milestone · Kraken Technology Group · Maritime

Series production of the Kraken K3 Scout began at Rheinmetall’s Blohm+Voss site in Hamburg through Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH, supporting demand for market-ready unmanned surface vessels.

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  • Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH will produce K3 Scout at Blohm+Voss in Hamburg.
  • The production setup is initially designed for about 200 units per year and could scale higher depending on orders.
  • K3 Scout is an 8.4 m, individually configurable USV capable of up to 55 knots.