Kraken secures $49 million USSOCOM OTA for uncrewed maritime prototypes

May 15, 2026 · Contract Award · Kraken Technology Group · Maritime

Kraken Technology Group secured a $49 million USSOCOM Other Transaction Authority agreement to design, develop and deliver prototype uncrewed surface and subsurface vessels for U.S. special operations forces.

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  • The OTA supports rapid development and prototyping of novel uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel technologies.
  • Kraken says the prototype vessels will use low-observable designs, modular mission payloads and autonomous navigation.
  • The agreement follows Kraken participation in SOCOM innovation cycles with Norwegian and UK government involvement.