ARLINGTON, Va. and LONDON, May 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of
global defense, and Kraken Technology Group, a maritime
technology leader specializing in disruptive high-performance
platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to integrate
BlueHalo's cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning (AI/ML)-backed autonomous mission systems into Kraken's
littoral security platforms to develop next-generation uncrewed
surface vehicles (USV) and uncrewed surface/sub-surface vehicles
(USSV) along with multi-domain, 'marsupial' capabilities.
Through this partnership, the entities will work together to
integrate BlueHalo's industry-leading autonomous innovations within
a range of Kraken vessels–including the K3 SCOUT USV, the K4 MANTA
USSV and the K5 KRAKEN Gunship–to yield significant innovations in
maritime autonomy and develop new littoral capabilities addressing
critical national security priorities. BlueHalo will also integrate
its Titan and SkyView Radio Frequency (RF)-based counter-uncrewed
aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies as payload within the K3, K4,
and K5 portfolio for mobile, maritime UAS detect and defeat
capabilities.
"This expansion into the maritime domain is one of several
initiatives we have been planning as part of our long-term
strategic vision. The ability to rapidly and seamlessly adapt
current leading technologies to adjacent domains allows us to out
innovate adversaries and extend BlueHalo's ring of protection,"
said Jonathan Moneymaker,
BlueHalo Chief Executive Officer. "Kraken's innovative spirit
and passion for customer success align directly with our DNA and we
are excited to be bringing these disruptive offerings to the
mission."
"Partnering so closely with BlueHalo on the integration of K3
has demonstrated clear synergies in both vision and expertise. With
this combined effort, Kraken and BlueHalo are working together to
expand these innovations across our other vessels and pursue even
more opportunities to meet critical customer needs," said
Mal Crease, Founder and CEO of
Kraken Technology Group. "Game-changing capabilities deployed
at pace is our sole objective, and this partnership will ensure our
ability to deliver against exponentially growing market
demand."
The BlueHalo AI/ML-backed autonomous platform will serve as the
primary core of autonomous operations and functions within the
Kraken USV and USSV–leading mission-focused operations, maintaining
situational awareness, signaling directions to the autonomous
maritime controller, enabling multi-vessel swarming, and supporting
hybrid maritime and land "marsupial" operations.
BlueHalo has extensive technical experience delivering
state-of-the-art autonomous capabilities, including R&D,
engineering, systems development, fabrication and prototyping,
manufacturing, integration and sustainment activities. These
capabilities enabled the development of HaloSwarm–a
transformational, autonomous drone swarming technology with
unmatched mission efficiency and performance previously unavailable
to the warfighter. The company also offers an entire ecosystem of
uncrewed solutions purpose-built for any environment, including the
Intense Eye UAS, which is part of the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit
(DIU) Blue UAS Cleared List for rigorously vetted,
policy-compliant, commercial UAS.
Kraken has a successful record of rapidly developing and
manufacturing disruptive, scalable littoral platforms at
high-volume. K3 SCOUT is a low-cost, low-signature,
high-performance autonomous multi-mission USV for use both
commercial and military applications. K4 MANTA is a unique,
innovative scalable platform under development which will bring
multi-mission payloads over large distances, before submerging for
covert infiltration, persistent recce or loitering roles. K5 KRAKEN
will be the definitive built-for-purpose, high-performance littoral
gunship, capable of rapid solo or swarmed precision engagement in
defense of littoral or afloat assets.
About BlueHalo
BlueHalo is purpose-built to provide industry-leading
capabilities in the areas of Space, C-UAS and Autonomous Systems,
Electronic Warfare & Cyber, and AI/ML. The company develops and
brings to market next-generation capabilities to support customers'
critical missions and national security. Learn more
at https://www.bluehalo.com and follow BlueHalo on
LinkedIn.
About Kraken
Kraken Technology Group is a UK company founded in 2021 and
structured around decades of cross-sector expertise and pioneering
experience in the marine industry. Kraken Technology Group provides
precision design, advanced engineering and technological innovation
to the performance marine market. Delivered through innovative
propulsion solutions, integrated security platforms, precision
yachts or the development of next-generation racing, Kraken is an
industry disruptor which thinks out of the box and embraces
change, taking inspiration from other industry sectors and
processes. Learn more at https://www.krakentechnology.com.
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