Kraken and Capewell complete first K3 Scout USV airdrop
Kraken Technology Group and Capewell demonstrated extracted-load airdrop of a K3 Scout USV from an A400M aircraft.
Evidence notes
- Kraken and Capewell deployed K3 Scout on UMCADS via extracted-load airdrop from an A400M at 1,300 feet.
- The trial included four successful A400M drops into conditions up to Sea State 4.
- The demonstration adds a rapid-insertion route for force-projection of uncrewed surface vessels.